How many syllables in “oligophagy”?
syllables in "oligophagy"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · li · gop · ha · gy
Letters
10
o · l · i · g · o · p · h · a · g · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “oligophagy”
The word “oligophagy” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · li · gop · ha · gy. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "oligophagy" have?
"oligophagy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oligophagy" into syllables?
"oligophagy" is divided into syllables as: o · li · gop · ha · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "oligophagy"?
The Scrabble score for "oligophagy" is 20 points.
Using “oligophagy” in writing
"oligophagy" (o · li · gop · ha · gy) 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, “oligophagy” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.