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How many syllables in “hydrophone”?

3

syllables in "hydrophone"

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Word details

Syllables

3

hydr · opho · ne

Letters

10

h · y · d · r · o · p · h · o · n · e

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
p3
h4
o1
n1
e1

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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.

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