How many syllables in “microtomes”?
syllables in "microtomes"
Word details
Syllables
4
mi · cro · to · mes
Letters
10
m · i · c · r · o · t · o · m · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “microtomes”
The word “microtomes” contains 4 syllables, divided as mi · cro · to · mes. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "microtomes" have?
"microtomes" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "microtomes" into syllables?
"microtomes" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · to · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "microtomes"?
The Scrabble score for "microtomes" is 16 points.
Using “microtomes” in writing
Four-syllable words like "microtomes" (mi · cro · to · mes) 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, “microtomes” 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 “microtomes”
The letters in “microtomes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: osmometric.