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How many syllables in “odoriferous”?

5

syllables in "odoriferous"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · do · ri · fe · rous

Letters

11

o · d · o · r · i · f · e · r · o · u · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
d2
o1
r1
i1
f4
e1
r1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “odoriferous

The word odoriferous contains 5 syllables, divided as o · do · ri · fe · rous. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "odoriferous" have?

"odoriferous" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "odoriferous" into syllables?

"odoriferous" is divided into syllables as: o · do · ri · fe · rous.

What is the Scrabble score for "odoriferous"?

The Scrabble score for "odoriferous" is 15 points.

Using “odoriferous” in writing

"odoriferous" (o · do · ri · fe · rous) 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, odoriferous is worth 15 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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