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How many syllables in “cephalothoraxes”?

5

syllables in "cephalothoraxes"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cep · hal · oth · ora · xes

Letters

15

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

Scrabble

32

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
e1
p3
h4
a1
l1
o1
t1
h4
o1
r1
a1
x8
e1
s1

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About the word “cephalothoraxes

The word cephalothoraxes contains 5 syllables, divided as cep · hal · oth · ora · xes. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cephalothoraxes" have?

"cephalothoraxes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cephalothoraxes" into syllables?

"cephalothoraxes" is divided into syllables as: cep · hal · oth · ora · xes.

What is the Scrabble score for "cephalothoraxes"?

The Scrabble score for "cephalothoraxes" is 32 points.

Using “cephalothoraxes” in writing

"cephalothoraxes" (cep · hal · oth · ora · xes) 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, cephalothoraxes is worth 32 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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