How many syllables in “monofilaments”?
syllables in "monofilaments"
Word details
Syllables
5
mo · no · fi · la · ments
Letters
13
m · o · n · o · f · i · l · a · m · e · n · t · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “monofilaments”
The word “monofilaments” contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · fi · la · ments. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "monofilaments" have?
"monofilaments" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "monofilaments" into syllables?
"monofilaments" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · fi · la · ments.
What is the Scrabble score for "monofilaments"?
The Scrabble score for "monofilaments" is 20 points.
Using “monofilaments” in writing
"monofilaments" (mo · no · fi · la · ments) 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, “monofilaments” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.