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How many syllables in “cephalothorax”?

5

syllables in "cephalothorax"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cep · ha · lot · ho · rax

Letters

13

c · e · p · h · a · l · o · t · h · o · r · a · x

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
e1
p3
h4
a1
l1
o1
t1
h4
o1
r1
a1
x8

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About the word “cephalothorax

The word cephalothorax contains 5 syllables, divided as cep · ha · lot · ho · rax. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cephalothorax" have?

"cephalothorax" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cephalothorax" into syllables?

"cephalothorax" is divided into syllables as: cep · ha · lot · ho · rax.

What is the Scrabble score for "cephalothorax"?

The Scrabble score for "cephalothorax" is 30 points.

Using “cephalothorax” in writing

"cephalothorax" (cep · ha · lot · ho · rax) 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, cephalothorax is worth 30 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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