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How many syllables in “deuteranopia”?

5

syllables in "deuteranopia"

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Word details

Syllables

5

deu · te · ra · no · pia

Letters

12

d · e · u · t · e · r · a · n · o · p · i · a

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
u1
t1
e1
r1
a1
n1
o1
p3
i1
a1

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About the word “deuteranopia

The word deuteranopia contains 5 syllables, divided as deu · te · ra · no · pia. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "deuteranopia" have?

"deuteranopia" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "deuteranopia" into syllables?

"deuteranopia" is divided into syllables as: deu · te · ra · no · pia.

What is the Scrabble score for "deuteranopia"?

The Scrabble score for "deuteranopia" is 15 points.

Using “deuteranopia” in writing

"deuteranopia" (deu · te · ra · no · pia) 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, deuteranopia is worth 15 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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