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How many syllables in “keratotomies”?

5

syllables in "keratotomies"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ke · ra · to · to · mies

Letters

12

k · e · r · a · t · o · t · o · m · i · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

k5
e1
r1
a1
t1
o1
t1
o1
m3
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “keratotomies

The word keratotomies contains 5 syllables, divided as ke · ra · to · to · mies. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "keratotomies" have?

"keratotomies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "keratotomies" into syllables?

"keratotomies" is divided into syllables as: ke · ra · to · to · mies.

What is the Scrabble score for "keratotomies"?

The Scrabble score for "keratotomies" is 18 points.

Using “keratotomies” in writing

"keratotomies" (ke · ra · to · to · mies) 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, keratotomies 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.

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