How many syllables in “borosilicate”?
syllables in "borosilicate"
Word details
Syllables
5
bor · osi · lic · ate
Letters
12
b · o · r · o · s · i · l · i · c · a · t · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “borosilicate”
The word “borosilicate” contains 5 syllables, divided as bor · osi · lic · ate. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "borosilicate" have?
"borosilicate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "borosilicate" into syllables?
"borosilicate" is divided into syllables as: bor · osi · lic · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "borosilicate"?
The Scrabble score for "borosilicate" is 16 points.
Using “borosilicate” in writing
"borosilicate" (bor · osi · lic · ate) 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, “borosilicate” 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.