How many syllables in “iontophoretic”?
syllables in "iontophoretic"
Word details
Syllables
5
ion · top · ho · re · tic
Letters
13
i · o · n · t · o · p · h · o · r · e · t · i · c
Scrabble
20
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About the word “iontophoretic”
The word “iontophoretic” contains 5 syllables, divided as ion · top · ho · re · tic. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "iontophoretic" have?
"iontophoretic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "iontophoretic" into syllables?
"iontophoretic" is divided into syllables as: ion · top · ho · re · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "iontophoretic"?
The Scrabble score for "iontophoretic" is 20 points.
Using “iontophoretic” in writing
"iontophoretic" (ion · top · ho · re · tic) 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, “iontophoretic” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.