How many syllables in “dinoflagellate”?
syllables in "dinoflagellate"
Word details
Syllables
5
din · ofl · age · lla · te
Letters
14
d · i · n · o · f · l · a · g · e · l · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
19
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About the word “dinoflagellate”
The word “dinoflagellate” contains 5 syllables, divided as din · ofl · age · lla · te. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dinoflagellate" have?
"dinoflagellate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dinoflagellate" into syllables?
"dinoflagellate" is divided into syllables as: din · ofl · age · lla · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "dinoflagellate"?
The Scrabble score for "dinoflagellate" is 19 points.
Using “dinoflagellate” in writing
"dinoflagellate" (din · ofl · age · lla · te) 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, “dinoflagellate” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.