How many syllables in “oligophagies”?
syllables in "oligophagies"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · li · gop · ha · gies
Letters
12
o · l · i · g · o · p · h · a · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “oligophagies”
The word “oligophagies” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · li · gop · ha · gies. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oligophagies" have?
"oligophagies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oligophagies" into syllables?
"oligophagies" is divided into syllables as: o · li · gop · ha · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "oligophagies"?
The Scrabble score for "oligophagies" is 19 points.
Using “oligophagies” in writing
"oligophagies" (o · li · gop · ha · gies) 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, “oligophagies” 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.