How many syllables in “gametophores”?
syllables in "gametophores"
Word details
Syllables
5
ga · me · top · ho · res
Letters
12
g · a · m · e · t · o · p · h · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “gametophores”
The word “gametophores” contains 5 syllables, divided as ga · me · top · ho · res. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "gametophores" have?
"gametophores" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gametophores" into syllables?
"gametophores" is divided into syllables as: ga · me · top · ho · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "gametophores"?
The Scrabble score for "gametophores" is 20 points.
Using “gametophores” in writing
"gametophores" (ga · me · top · ho · res) 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, “gametophores” 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.