How many syllables in “ankylosauruses”?
syllables in "ankylosauruses"
Word details
Syllables
5
ank · ylo · sau · rus · es
Letters
14
a · n · k · y · l · o · s · a · u · r · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “ankylosauruses”
The word “ankylosauruses” contains 5 syllables, divided as ank · ylo · sau · rus · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ankylosauruses" have?
"ankylosauruses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ankylosauruses" into syllables?
"ankylosauruses" is divided into syllables as: ank · ylo · sau · rus · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "ankylosauruses"?
The Scrabble score for "ankylosauruses" is 21 points.
Using “ankylosauruses” in writing
"ankylosauruses" (ank · ylo · sau · rus · es) 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, “ankylosauruses” 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.