How many syllables in “melanophores”?
syllables in "melanophores"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · la · nop · ho · res
Letters
12
m · e · l · a · n · o · p · h · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “melanophores”
The word “melanophores” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · la · nop · ho · res. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "melanophores" have?
"melanophores" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "melanophores" into syllables?
"melanophores" is divided into syllables as: me · la · nop · ho · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "melanophores"?
The Scrabble score for "melanophores" is 19 points.
Using “melanophores” in writing
"melanophores" (me · la · nop · ho · res) 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, “melanophores” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.