How many syllables in “cleistogamously”?
syllables in "cleistogamously"
Word details
Syllables
5
clei · sto · ga · mou · sly
Letters
15
c · l · e · i · s · t · o · g · a · m · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “cleistogamously”
The word “cleistogamously” contains 5 syllables, divided as clei · sto · ga · mou · sly. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cleistogamously" have?
"cleistogamously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cleistogamously" into syllables?
"cleistogamously" is divided into syllables as: clei · sto · ga · mou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "cleistogamously"?
The Scrabble score for "cleistogamously" is 23 points.
Using “cleistogamously” in writing
"cleistogamously" (clei · sto · ga · mou · sly) 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, “cleistogamously” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.