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How many syllables in “hymenoptera”?

5

syllables in "hymenoptera"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · me · nop · te · ra

Letters

11

h · y · m · e · n · o · p · t · e · r · a

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
m3
e1
n1
o1
p3
t1
e1
r1
a1

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About the word “hymenoptera

The word hymenoptera contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · me · nop · te · ra. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hymenoptera" have?

"hymenoptera" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hymenoptera" into syllables?

"hymenoptera" is divided into syllables as: hy · me · nop · te · ra.

What is the Scrabble score for "hymenoptera"?

The Scrabble score for "hymenoptera" is 21 points.

Using “hymenoptera” in writing

"hymenoptera" (hy · me · nop · te · ra) 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, hymenoptera is worth 21 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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