How many syllables in “bioluminescence”?
syllables in "bioluminescence"
Word details
Syllables
5
bio · lum · ine · sce · nce
Letters
15
b · i · o · l · u · m · i · n · e · s · c · e · n · c · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “bioluminescence”
The word “bioluminescence” contains 5 syllables, divided as bio · lum · ine · sce · nce. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "bioluminescence" have?
"bioluminescence" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bioluminescence" into syllables?
"bioluminescence" is divided into syllables as: bio · lum · ine · sce · nce.
What is the Scrabble score for "bioluminescence"?
The Scrabble score for "bioluminescence" is 23 points.
Using “bioluminescence” in writing
"bioluminescence" (bio · lum · ine · sce · nce) 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, “bioluminescence” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.