How many syllables in “foraminifers”?
syllables in "foraminifers"
Word details
Syllables
5
fo · ra · mi · ni · fers
Letters
12
f · o · r · a · m · i · n · i · f · e · r · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “foraminifers”
The word “foraminifers” contains 5 syllables, divided as fo · ra · mi · ni · fers. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "foraminifers" have?
"foraminifers" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "foraminifers" into syllables?
"foraminifers" is divided into syllables as: fo · ra · mi · ni · fers.
What is the Scrabble score for "foraminifers"?
The Scrabble score for "foraminifers" is 20 points.
Using “foraminifers” in writing
"foraminifers" (fo · ra · mi · ni · fers) 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, “foraminifers” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.