How many syllables in “microspore”?
syllables in "microspore"
Word details
Syllables
3
micr · ospo · re
Letters
10
m · i · c · r · o · s · p · o · r · e
Scrabble
16
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “microspore”
The word “microspore” contains 3 syllables, divided as micr · ospo · re. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "microspore" have?
"microspore" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "microspore" into syllables?
"microspore" is divided into syllables as: micr · ospo · re.
What is the Scrabble score for "microspore"?
The Scrabble score for "microspore" is 16 points.
Using “microspore” in writing
Three-syllable words like "microspore" (micr · ospo · re) 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, “microspore” is worth 16 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 “microspore”
The letters in “microspore” can be rearranged to spell one other word: micropores.