How many syllables in “foraminifer”?
syllables in "foraminifer"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · ra · mi · ni · fer
Letters
11
f · o · r · a · m · i · n · i · f · e · r
Scrabble
19
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About the word “foraminifer”
The word “foraminifer” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · ra · mi · ni · fer. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "foraminifer" have?
"foraminifer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "foraminifer" into syllables?
"foraminifer" is divided into syllables as: fo · ra · mi · ni · fer.
What is the Scrabble score for "foraminifer"?
The Scrabble score for "foraminifer" is 19 points.
Using “foraminifer” in writing
"foraminifer" (fo · ra · mi · ni · fer) 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, “foraminifer” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.