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How many syllables in “mastigophorans”?

5

syllables in "mastigophorans"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ma · sti · gop · ho · rans

Letters

14

m · a · s · t · i · g · o · p · h · o · r · a · n · s

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
a1
s1
t1
i1
g2
o1
p3
h4
o1
r1
a1
n1
s1

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About the word “mastigophorans

The word mastigophorans contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · sti · gop · ho · rans. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mastigophorans" have?

"mastigophorans" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "mastigophorans" into syllables?

"mastigophorans" is divided into syllables as: ma · sti · gop · ho · rans.

What is the Scrabble score for "mastigophorans"?

The Scrabble score for "mastigophorans" is 22 points.

Using “mastigophorans” in writing

"mastigophorans" (ma · sti · gop · ho · rans) 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, mastigophorans is worth 22 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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