How many syllables in “heterophonies”?
syllables in "heterophonies"
Word details
Syllables
5
he · te · rop · ho · nies
Letters
13
h · e · t · e · r · o · p · h · o · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “heterophonies”
The word “heterophonies” contains 5 syllables, divided as he · te · rop · ho · nies. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heterophonies" have?
"heterophonies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "heterophonies" into syllables?
"heterophonies" is divided into syllables as: he · te · rop · ho · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "heterophonies"?
The Scrabble score for "heterophonies" is 21 points.
Using “heterophonies” in writing
"heterophonies" (he · te · rop · ho · nies) 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, “heterophonies” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.