How many syllables in “nephelometer”?
syllables in "nephelometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
nep · he · lo · me · ter
Letters
12
n · e · p · h · e · l · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
19
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About the word “nephelometer”
The word “nephelometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as nep · he · lo · me · ter. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "nephelometer" have?
"nephelometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nephelometer" into syllables?
"nephelometer" is divided into syllables as: nep · he · lo · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "nephelometer"?
The Scrabble score for "nephelometer" is 19 points.
Using “nephelometer” in writing
"nephelometer" (nep · he · lo · me · ter) 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, “nephelometer” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.