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How many syllables in “aposiopesis”?

5

syllables in "aposiopesis"

aposiopesis
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Word details

Syllables

5

a · po · sio · pe · sis

Letters

11

a · p · o · s · i · o · p · e · s · i · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
p3
o1
s1
i1
o1
p3
e1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “aposiopesis

The word aposiopesis contains 5 syllables, divided as a · po · sio · pe · sis. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "aposiopesis" have?

"aposiopesis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "aposiopesis" into syllables?

"aposiopesis" is divided into syllables as: a · po · sio · pe · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "aposiopesis"?

The Scrabble score for "aposiopesis" is 15 points.

Using “aposiopesis” in writing

"aposiopesis" (a · po · sio · pe · sis) 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, aposiopesis 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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