How many syllables in “extensometer”?
syllables in "extensometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
ex · ten · so · me · ter
Letters
12
e · x · t · e · n · s · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
21
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About the word “extensometer”
The word “extensometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · ten · so · me · ter. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "extensometer" have?
"extensometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "extensometer" into syllables?
"extensometer" is divided into syllables as: ex · ten · so · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "extensometer"?
The Scrabble score for "extensometer" is 21 points.
Using “extensometer” in writing
"extensometer" (ex · ten · so · me · ter) 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, “extensometer” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.