How many syllables in “bioluminescent”?
syllables in "bioluminescent"
Word details
Syllables
5
bio · lu · mi · ne · scent
Letters
14
b · i · o · l · u · m · i · n · e · s · c · e · n · t
Scrabble
20
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About the word “bioluminescent”
The word “bioluminescent” contains 5 syllables, divided as bio · lu · mi · ne · scent. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "bioluminescent" have?
"bioluminescent" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bioluminescent" into syllables?
"bioluminescent" is divided into syllables as: bio · lu · mi · ne · scent.
What is the Scrabble score for "bioluminescent"?
The Scrabble score for "bioluminescent" is 20 points.
Using “bioluminescent” in writing
"bioluminescent" (bio · lu · mi · ne · scent) 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, “bioluminescent” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.