How many syllables in “aphelion”?
syllables in "aphelion"
Word details
Syllables
3
ap · he · lion
Letters
8
a · p · h · e · l · i · o · n
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “aphelion”
The word “aphelion” contains 3 syllables, divided as ap · he · lion. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "aphelion" have?
"aphelion" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "aphelion" into syllables?
"aphelion" is divided into syllables as: ap · he · lion.
What is the Scrabble score for "aphelion"?
The Scrabble score for "aphelion" is 13 points.
Using “aphelion” in writing
Three-syllable words like "aphelion" (ap · he · lion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “aphelion” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “aphelion”
The letters in “aphelion” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phelonia.