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How many syllables in “dodecaphonic”?

5

syllables in "dodecaphonic"

dodecaphonic
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Word details

Syllables

5

do · de · cap · ho · nic

Letters

12

d · o · d · e · c · a · p · h · o · n · i · c

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
d2
e1
c3
a1
p3
h4
o1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “dodecaphonic

The word dodecaphonic contains 5 syllables, divided as do · de · cap · ho · nic. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dodecaphonic" have?

"dodecaphonic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "dodecaphonic" into syllables?

"dodecaphonic" is divided into syllables as: do · de · cap · ho · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "dodecaphonic"?

The Scrabble score for "dodecaphonic" is 23 points.

Using “dodecaphonic” in writing

"dodecaphonic" (do · de · cap · ho · nic) 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, dodecaphonic 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.

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