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How many syllables in “emphysematous”?

5

syllables in "emphysematous"

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Word details

Syllables

5

em · phy · se · ma · tous

Letters

13

e · m · p · h · y · s · e · m · a · t · o · u · s

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
m3
p3
h4
y4
s1
e1
m3
a1
t1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “emphysematous

The word emphysematous contains 5 syllables, divided as em · phy · se · ma · tous. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "emphysematous" have?

"emphysematous" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "emphysematous" into syllables?

"emphysematous" is divided into syllables as: em · phy · se · ma · tous.

What is the Scrabble score for "emphysematous"?

The Scrabble score for "emphysematous" is 25 points.

Using “emphysematous” in writing

"emphysematous" (em · phy · se · ma · tous) 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, emphysematous is worth 25 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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