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How many syllables in “mouthpart”?

2

syllables in "mouthpart"

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Word details

Syllables

2

mout · hpart

Letters

9

m · o · u · t · h · p · a · r · t

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
u1
t1
h4
p3
a1
r1
t1

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About the word “mouthpart

The word mouthpart contains 2 syllables, divided as mout · hpart. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mouthpart" have?

"mouthpart" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "mouthpart" into syllables?

"mouthpart" is divided into syllables as: mout · hpart.

What is the Scrabble score for "mouthpart"?

The Scrabble score for "mouthpart" is 16 points.

Using “mouthpart” in writing

Two-syllable words like "mouthpart" (mout · hpart) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, mouthpart 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.

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