How many syllables in “lobotomies”?
syllables in "lobotomies"
Word details
Syllables
4
lo · bo · to · mies
Letters
10
l · o · b · o · t · o · m · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “lobotomies”
The word “lobotomies” contains 4 syllables, divided as lo · bo · to · mies. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "lobotomies" have?
"lobotomies" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "lobotomies" into syllables?
"lobotomies" is divided into syllables as: lo · bo · to · mies.
What is the Scrabble score for "lobotomies"?
The Scrabble score for "lobotomies" is 14 points.
Using “lobotomies” in writing
Four-syllable words like "lobotomies" (lo · bo · to · mies) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “lobotomies” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “lobotomies”
The letters in “lobotomies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: lobotomise.