How many syllables in “neoplasms”?
syllables in "neoplasms"
Word details
Syllables
2
neo · plasms
Letters
9
n · e · o · p · l · a · s · m · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “neoplasms”
The word “neoplasms” contains 2 syllables, divided as neo · plasms. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "neoplasms" have?
"neoplasms" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "neoplasms" into syllables?
"neoplasms" is divided into syllables as: neo · plasms.
What is the Scrabble score for "neoplasms"?
The Scrabble score for "neoplasms" is 13 points.
Using “neoplasms” in writing
Two-syllable words like "neoplasms" (neo · plasms) 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, “neoplasms” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “neoplasms”
The letters in “neoplasms” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pleonasms.