How many syllables in “galvanometer”?
syllables in "galvanometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
gal · va · no · me · ter
Letters
12
g · a · l · v · a · n · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
18
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About the word “galvanometer”
The word “galvanometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as gal · va · no · me · ter. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "galvanometer" have?
"galvanometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "galvanometer" into syllables?
"galvanometer" is divided into syllables as: gal · va · no · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "galvanometer"?
The Scrabble score for "galvanometer" is 18 points.
Using “galvanometer” in writing
"galvanometer" (gal · va · no · 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, “galvanometer” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.