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How many syllables in “monosyllables”?

5

syllables in "monosyllables"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mo · no · syl · la · bles

Letters

13

m · o · n · o · s · y · l · l · a · b · l · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
n1
o1
s1
y4
l1
l1
a1
b3
l1
e1
s1

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About the word “monosyllables

The word monosyllables contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · syl · la · bles. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "monosyllables" have?

"monosyllables" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "monosyllables" into syllables?

"monosyllables" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · syl · la · bles.

What is the Scrabble score for "monosyllables"?

The Scrabble score for "monosyllables" is 20 points.

Using “monosyllables” in writing

"monosyllables" (mo · no · syl · la · bles) 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, monosyllables 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.

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