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How many syllables in “hexamethoniums”?

5

syllables in "hexamethoniums"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · xa · met · ho · niums

Letters

14

h · e · x · a · m · e · t · h · o · n · i · u · m · s

Scrabble

31

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
x8
a1
m3
e1
t1
h4
o1
n1
i1
u1
m3
s1

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About the word “hexamethoniums

The word hexamethoniums contains 5 syllables, divided as he · xa · met · ho · niums. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hexamethoniums" have?

"hexamethoniums" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hexamethoniums" into syllables?

"hexamethoniums" is divided into syllables as: he · xa · met · ho · niums.

What is the Scrabble score for "hexamethoniums"?

The Scrabble score for "hexamethoniums" is 31 points.

Using “hexamethoniums” in writing

"hexamethoniums" (he · xa · met · ho · niums) 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, hexamethoniums is worth 31 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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