How many syllables in “laparoscopes”?
syllables in "laparoscopes"
Word details
Syllables
5
la · pa · ro · sco · pes
Letters
12
l · a · p · a · r · o · s · c · o · p · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “laparoscopes”
The word “laparoscopes” contains 5 syllables, divided as la · pa · ro · sco · pes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "laparoscopes" have?
"laparoscopes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "laparoscopes" into syllables?
"laparoscopes" is divided into syllables as: la · pa · ro · sco · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "laparoscopes"?
The Scrabble score for "laparoscopes" is 18 points.
Using “laparoscopes” in writing
"laparoscopes" (la · pa · ro · sco · pes) 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, “laparoscopes” 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.