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How many syllables in “bronchioles”?

3

syllables in "bronchioles"

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Word details

Syllables

3

bron · chio · les

Letters

11

b · r · o · n · c · h · i · o · l · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
r1
o1
n1
c3
h4
i1
o1
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “bronchioles

The word bronchioles contains 3 syllables, divided as bron · chio · les. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "bronchioles" have?

"bronchioles" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "bronchioles" into syllables?

"bronchioles" is divided into syllables as: bron · chio · les.

What is the Scrabble score for "bronchioles"?

The Scrabble score for "bronchioles" is 18 points.

Using “bronchioles” in writing

Three-syllable words like "bronchioles" (bron · chio · les) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, bronchioles is worth 18 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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