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How many syllables in “fontanelle”?

5

syllables in "fontanelle"

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Word details

Syllables

5

fo · nt · an · el · le

Letters

10

f · o · n · t · a · n · e · l · l · e

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

f4
o1
n1
t1
a1
n1
e1
l1
l1
e1

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About the word “fontanelle

The word fontanelle contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · nt · an · el · le. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "fontanelle" have?

"fontanelle" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "fontanelle" into syllables?

"fontanelle" is divided into syllables as: fo · nt · an · el · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "fontanelle"?

The Scrabble score for "fontanelle" is 13 points.

Using “fontanelle” in writing

"fontanelle" (fo · nt · an · el · le) 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, fontanelle is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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