How many syllables in “heterophyllies”?
syllables in "heterophyllies"
Word details
Syllables
5
he · te · rop · hyl · lies
Letters
14
h · e · t · e · r · o · p · h · y · l · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “heterophyllies”
The word “heterophyllies” contains 5 syllables, divided as he · te · rop · hyl · lies. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heterophyllies" have?
"heterophyllies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "heterophyllies" into syllables?
"heterophyllies" is divided into syllables as: he · te · rop · hyl · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "heterophyllies"?
The Scrabble score for "heterophyllies" is 25 points.
Using “heterophyllies” in writing
"heterophyllies" (he · te · rop · hyl · lies) 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, “heterophyllies” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.