How many syllables in “electrophiles”?
syllables in "electrophiles"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · lec · trop · hi · les
Letters
13
e · l · e · c · t · r · o · p · h · i · l · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “electrophiles”
The word “electrophiles” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · lec · trop · hi · les. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "electrophiles" have?
"electrophiles" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "electrophiles" into syllables?
"electrophiles" is divided into syllables as: e · lec · trop · hi · les.
What is the Scrabble score for "electrophiles"?
The Scrabble score for "electrophiles" is 20 points.
Using “electrophiles” in writing
"electrophiles" (e · lec · trop · hi · les) 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, “electrophiles” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.