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How many syllables in “oligophagy”?

5

syllables in "oligophagy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · li · gop · ha · gy

Letters

10

o · l · i · g · o · p · h · a · g · y

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
l1
i1
g2
o1
p3
h4
a1
g2
y4

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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.

FAQ

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.

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