How many syllables in “hydrophone”?
syllables in "hydrophone"
Word details
Syllables
3
hydr · opho · ne
Letters
10
h · y · d · r · o · p · h · o · n · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “hydrophone”
The word “hydrophone” contains 3 syllables, divided as hydr · opho · ne. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hydrophone" have?
"hydrophone" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "hydrophone" into syllables?
"hydrophone" is divided into syllables as: hydr · opho · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydrophone"?
The Scrabble score for "hydrophone" is 22 points.
Using “hydrophone” in writing
Three-syllable words like "hydrophone" (hydr · opho · ne) 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, “hydrophone” 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.