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How many syllables in “anisotropism”?

5

syllables in "anisotropism"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ni · so · tro · pism

Letters

12

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

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
i1
s1
o1
t1
r1
o1
p3
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “anisotropism

The word anisotropism contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ni · so · tro · pism. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anisotropism" have?

"anisotropism" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anisotropism" into syllables?

"anisotropism" is divided into syllables as: a · ni · so · tro · pism.

What is the Scrabble score for "anisotropism"?

The Scrabble score for "anisotropism" is 16 points.

Using “anisotropism” in writing

"anisotropism" (a · ni · so · tro · pism) 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, anisotropism is worth 16 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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