How many syllables in “magnetostriction”?
syllables in "magnetostriction"
Word details
Syllables
5
magn · etos · tric · tion
Letters
16
m · a · g · n · e · t · o · s · t · r · i · c · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “magnetostriction”
The word “magnetostriction” contains 5 syllables, divided as magn · etos · tric · tion. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "magnetostriction" have?
"magnetostriction" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "magnetostriction" into syllables?
"magnetostriction" is divided into syllables as: magn · etos · tric · tion.
What is the Scrabble score for "magnetostriction"?
The Scrabble score for "magnetostriction" is 21 points.
Using “magnetostriction” in writing
"magnetostriction" (magn · etos · tric · tion) 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, “magnetostriction” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.