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How many syllables in “anisotropic”?

5

syllables in "anisotropic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ni · so · tro · pic

Letters

11

a · n · i · s · o · t · r · o · p · i · c

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
i1
s1
o1
t1
r1
o1
p3
i1
c3

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About the word “anisotropic

The word anisotropic contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ni · so · tro · pic. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anisotropic" have?

"anisotropic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anisotropic" into syllables?

"anisotropic" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · so · tro · pic.

What is the Scrabble score for "anisotropic"?

The Scrabble score for "anisotropic" is 15 points.

Using “anisotropic” in writing

"anisotropic" (a · ni · so · tro · pic) 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, anisotropic is worth 15 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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