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How many syllables in “exteroceptor”?

5

syllables in "exteroceptor"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ex · te · ro · cep · tor

Letters

12

e · x · t · e · r · o · c · e · p · t · o · r

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
t1
e1
r1
o1
c3
e1
p3
t1
o1
r1

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About the word “exteroceptor

The word exteroceptor contains 5 syllables, divided as ex · te · ro · cep · tor. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exteroceptor" have?

"exteroceptor" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exteroceptor" into syllables?

"exteroceptor" is divided into syllables as: ex · te · ro · cep · tor.

What is the Scrabble score for "exteroceptor"?

The Scrabble score for "exteroceptor" is 23 points.

Using “exteroceptor” in writing

"exteroceptor" (ex · te · ro · cep · tor) 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, exteroceptor is worth 23 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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