How many syllables in “cephalothoraxes”?
syllables in "cephalothoraxes"
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
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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.