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How many syllables in “hypermetropia”?

5

syllables in "hypermetropia"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · per · me · tro · pia

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
e1
r1
m3
e1
t1
r1
o1
p3
i1
a1

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About the word “hypermetropia

The word hypermetropia contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · per · me · tro · pia. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypermetropia" have?

"hypermetropia" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypermetropia" into syllables?

"hypermetropia" is divided into syllables as: hy · per · me · tro · pia.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypermetropia"?

The Scrabble score for "hypermetropia" is 25 points.

Using “hypermetropia” in writing

"hypermetropia" (hy · per · me · tro · pia) 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, hypermetropia 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.

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