How many syllables in “magnetometer”?
syllables in "magnetometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
mag · ne · to · me · ter
Letters
12
m · a · g · n · e · t · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
17
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About the word “magnetometer”
The word “magnetometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as mag · ne · to · me · ter. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "magnetometer" have?
"magnetometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "magnetometer" into syllables?
"magnetometer" is divided into syllables as: mag · ne · to · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "magnetometer"?
The Scrabble score for "magnetometer" is 17 points.
Using “magnetometer” in writing
"magnetometer" (mag · ne · to · me · ter) 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, “magnetometer” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.