How many syllables in “mesophyll”?
syllables in "mesophyll"
Word details
Syllables
3
me · sop · hyll
Letters
9
m · e · s · o · p · h · y · l · l
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “mesophyll”
The word “mesophyll” contains 3 syllables, divided as me · sop · hyll. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mesophyll" have?
"mesophyll" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "mesophyll" into syllables?
"mesophyll" is divided into syllables as: me · sop · hyll.
What is the Scrabble score for "mesophyll"?
The Scrabble score for "mesophyll" is 19 points.
Using “mesophyll” in writing
Three-syllable words like "mesophyll" (me · sop · hyll) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mesophyll” 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.
Anagrams of “mesophyll”
The letters in “mesophyll” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phyllomes.