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How many syllables in “apatosauruses”?

5

syllables in "apatosauruses"

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Word details

Syllables

5

apa · tos · aur · use · s

Letters

13

a · p · a · t · o · s · a · u · r · u · s · e · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
a1
t1
o1
s1
a1
u1
r1
u1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “apatosauruses

The word apatosauruses contains 5 syllables, divided as apa · tos · aur · use · s. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "apatosauruses" have?

"apatosauruses" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "apatosauruses" into syllables?

"apatosauruses" is divided into syllables as: apa · tos · aur · use · s.

What is the Scrabble score for "apatosauruses"?

The Scrabble score for "apatosauruses" is 15 points.

Using “apatosauruses” in writing

"apatosauruses" (apa · tos · aur · use · s) 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, apatosauruses 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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