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How many syllables in “benzophenones”?

5

syllables in "benzophenones"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ben · zop · he · no · nes

Letters

13

b · e · n · z · o · p · h · e · n · o · n · e · s

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
e1
n1
z10
o1
p3
h4
e1
n1
o1
n1
e1
s1

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About the word “benzophenones

The word benzophenones contains 5 syllables, divided as ben · zop · he · no · nes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "benzophenones" have?

"benzophenones" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "benzophenones" into syllables?

"benzophenones" is divided into syllables as: ben · zop · he · no · nes.

What is the Scrabble score for "benzophenones"?

The Scrabble score for "benzophenones" is 29 points.

Using “benzophenones” in writing

"benzophenones" (ben · zop · he · no · 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, benzophenones is worth 29 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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