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How many syllables in “autoeroticism”?

5

syllables in "autoeroticism"

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Word details

Syllables

5

au · toe · ro · ti · cism

Letters

13

a · u · t · o · e · r · o · t · i · c · i · s · m

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
u1
t1
o1
e1
r1
o1
t1
i1
c3
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “autoeroticism

The word autoeroticism contains 5 syllables, divided as au · toe · ro · ti · cism. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "autoeroticism" have?

"autoeroticism" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "autoeroticism" into syllables?

"autoeroticism" is divided into syllables as: au · toe · ro · ti · cism.

What is the Scrabble score for "autoeroticism"?

The Scrabble score for "autoeroticism" is 17 points.

Using “autoeroticism” in writing

"autoeroticism" (au · toe · ro · ti · cism) 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, autoeroticism is worth 17 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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