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How many syllables in “exoskeleton”?

5

syllables in "exoskeleton"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · xo · ske · le · ton

Letters

11

e · x · o · s · k · e · l · e · t · o · n

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
o1
s1
k5
e1
l1
e1
t1
o1
n1

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About the word “exoskeleton

The word exoskeleton contains 5 syllables, divided as e · xo · ske · le · ton. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exoskeleton" have?

"exoskeleton" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exoskeleton" into syllables?

"exoskeleton" is divided into syllables as: e · xo · ske · le · ton.

What is the Scrabble score for "exoskeleton"?

The Scrabble score for "exoskeleton" is 22 points.

Using “exoskeleton” in writing

"exoskeleton" (e · xo · ske · le · ton) 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, exoskeleton is worth 22 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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