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How many syllables in “allopolyploid”?

5

syllables in "allopolyploid"

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Word details

Syllables

5

al · lo · po · ly · ploid

Letters

13

a · l · l · o · p · o · l · y · p · l · o · i · d

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
l1
l1
o1
p3
o1
l1
y4
p3
l1
o1
i1
d2

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About the word “allopolyploid

The word allopolyploid contains 5 syllables, divided as al · lo · po · ly · ploid. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "allopolyploid" have?

"allopolyploid" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "allopolyploid" into syllables?

"allopolyploid" is divided into syllables as: al · lo · po · ly · ploid.

What is the Scrabble score for "allopolyploid"?

The Scrabble score for "allopolyploid" is 21 points.

Using “allopolyploid” in writing

"allopolyploid" (al · lo · po · ly · ploid) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, allopolyploid is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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