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How many syllables in “balletomanes”?

5

syllables in "balletomanes"

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Word details

Syllables

5

bal · le · to · ma · nes

Letters

12

b · a · l · l · e · t · o · m · a · n · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
a1
l1
l1
e1
t1
o1
m3
a1
n1
e1
s1

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About the word “balletomanes

The word balletomanes contains 5 syllables, divided as bal · le · to · ma · nes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "balletomanes" have?

"balletomanes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "balletomanes" into syllables?

"balletomanes" is divided into syllables as: bal · le · to · ma · nes.

What is the Scrabble score for "balletomanes"?

The Scrabble score for "balletomanes" is 16 points.

Using “balletomanes” in writing

"balletomanes" (bal · le · to · ma · nes) 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, balletomanes is worth 16 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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