How many syllables in “iontophoresis”?
syllables in "iontophoresis"
Word details
Syllables
5
ion · top · ho · re · sis
Letters
13
i · o · n · t · o · p · h · o · r · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “iontophoresis”
The word “iontophoresis” contains 5 syllables, divided as ion · top · ho · re · sis. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "iontophoresis" have?
"iontophoresis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "iontophoresis" into syllables?
"iontophoresis" is divided into syllables as: ion · top · ho · re · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "iontophoresis"?
The Scrabble score for "iontophoresis" is 18 points.
Using “iontophoresis” in writing
"iontophoresis" (ion · top · ho · re · sis) 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, “iontophoresis” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.