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How many syllables in “hierophant”?

3

syllables in "hierophant"

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Word details

Syllables

3

hie · rop · hant

Letters

10

h · i · e · r · o · p · h · a · n · t

Scrabble

18

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Scrabble letter values

h4
i1
e1
r1
o1
p3
h4
a1
n1
t1

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About the word “hierophant

The word hierophant contains 3 syllables, divided as hie · rop · hant. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hierophant" have?

"hierophant" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "hierophant" into syllables?

"hierophant" is divided into syllables as: hie · rop · hant.

What is the Scrabble score for "hierophant"?

The Scrabble score for "hierophant" is 18 points.

Using “hierophant” in writing

Three-syllable words like "hierophant" (hie · rop · hant) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, hierophant 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.

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