How many syllables in “hippopotami”?
syllables in "hippopotami"
Word details
Syllables
5
hip · po · po · ta · mi
Letters
11
h · i · p · p · o · p · o · t · a · m · i
Scrabble
22
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About the word “hippopotami”
The word “hippopotami” contains 5 syllables, divided as hip · po · po · ta · mi. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hippopotami" have?
"hippopotami" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hippopotami" into syllables?
"hippopotami" is divided into syllables as: hip · po · po · ta · mi.
What is the Scrabble score for "hippopotami"?
The Scrabble score for "hippopotami" is 22 points.
Using “hippopotami” in writing
"hippopotami" (hip · po · po · ta · mi) 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, “hippopotami” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.