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How many syllables in “hypothalami”?

5

syllables in "hypothalami"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · pot · ha · la · mi

Letters

11

h · y · p · o · t · h · a · l · a · m · i

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
o1
t1
h4
a1
l1
a1
m3
i1

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About the word “hypothalami

The word hypothalami contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · pot · ha · la · mi. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypothalami" have?

"hypothalami" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypothalami" into syllables?

"hypothalami" is divided into syllables as: hy · pot · ha · la · mi.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypothalami"?

The Scrabble score for "hypothalami" is 24 points.

Using “hypothalami” in writing

"hypothalami" (hy · pot · ha · la · mi) 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, hypothalami is worth 24 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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