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How many syllables in “microphyllous”?

4

syllables in "microphyllous"

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Word details

Syllables

4

mi · crop · hyl · lous

Letters

13

m · i · c · r · o · p · h · y · l · l · o · u · s

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
i1
c3
r1
o1
p3
h4
y4
l1
l1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “microphyllous

The word microphyllous contains 4 syllables, divided as mi · crop · hyl · lous. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "microphyllous" have?

"microphyllous" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "microphyllous" into syllables?

"microphyllous" is divided into syllables as: mi · crop · hyl · lous.

What is the Scrabble score for "microphyllous"?

The Scrabble score for "microphyllous" is 25 points.

Using “microphyllous” in writing

Four-syllable words like "microphyllous" (mi · crop · hyl · lous) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, microphyllous is worth 25 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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