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How many syllables in “microhabitat”?

5

syllables in "microhabitat"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mi · cro · ha · bi · tat

Letters

12

m · i · c · r · o · h · a · b · i · t · a · t

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
c3
r1
o1
h4
a1
b3
i1
t1
a1
t1

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About the word “microhabitat

The word microhabitat contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · cro · ha · bi · tat. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "microhabitat" have?

"microhabitat" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "microhabitat" into syllables?

"microhabitat" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · ha · bi · tat.

What is the Scrabble score for "microhabitat"?

The Scrabble score for "microhabitat" is 21 points.

Using “microhabitat” in writing

"microhabitat" (mi · cro · ha · bi · tat) 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, microhabitat 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.

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