How many syllables in “odontoglossum”?
syllables in "odontoglossum"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · don · to · glos · sum
Letters
13
o · d · o · n · t · o · g · l · o · s · s · u · m
Scrabble
17
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About the word “odontoglossum”
The word “odontoglossum” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · don · to · glos · sum. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "odontoglossum" have?
"odontoglossum" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "odontoglossum" into syllables?
"odontoglossum" is divided into syllables as: o · don · to · glos · sum.
What is the Scrabble score for "odontoglossum"?
The Scrabble score for "odontoglossum" is 17 points.
Using “odontoglossum” in writing
"odontoglossum" (o · don · to · glos · sum) 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, “odontoglossum” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.