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How many syllables in “eosinophilia”?

5

syllables in "eosinophilia"

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Word details

Syllables

5

eo · si · nop · hi · lia

Letters

12

e · o · s · i · n · o · p · h · i · l · i · a

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
o1
s1
i1
n1
o1
p3
h4
i1
l1
i1
a1

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About the word “eosinophilia

The word eosinophilia contains 5 syllables, divided as eo · si · nop · hi · lia. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "eosinophilia" have?

"eosinophilia" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "eosinophilia" into syllables?

"eosinophilia" is divided into syllables as: eo · si · nop · hi · lia.

What is the Scrabble score for "eosinophilia"?

The Scrabble score for "eosinophilia" is 17 points.

Using “eosinophilia” in writing

"eosinophilia" (eo · si · nop · hi · lia) 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, eosinophilia is worth 17 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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