How many syllables in “hippopotamuses”?
syllables in "hippopotamuses"
Word details
Syllables
5
hip · pop · ota · mus · es
Letters
14
h · i · p · p · o · p · o · t · a · m · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “hippopotamuses”
The word “hippopotamuses” contains 5 syllables, divided as hip · pop · ota · mus · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hippopotamuses" have?
"hippopotamuses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hippopotamuses" into syllables?
"hippopotamuses" is divided into syllables as: hip · pop · ota · mus · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "hippopotamuses"?
The Scrabble score for "hippopotamuses" is 25 points.
Using “hippopotamuses” in writing
"hippopotamuses" (hip · pop · ota · mus · es) 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, “hippopotamuses” 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.