How many syllables in “avgolemonos”?
syllables in "avgolemonos"
Word details
Syllables
5
av · go · le · mo · nos
Letters
11
a · v · g · o · l · e · m · o · n · o · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “avgolemonos”
The word “avgolemonos” contains 5 syllables, divided as av · go · le · mo · nos. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "avgolemonos" have?
"avgolemonos" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "avgolemonos" into syllables?
"avgolemonos" is divided into syllables as: av · go · le · mo · nos.
What is the Scrabble score for "avgolemonos"?
The Scrabble score for "avgolemonos" is 17 points.
Using “avgolemonos” in writing
"avgolemonos" (av · go · le · mo · nos) 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, “avgolemonos” 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.