How many syllables in “oligopsony”?
syllables in "oligopsony"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · li · gop · so · ny
Letters
10
o · l · i · g · o · p · s · o · n · y
Scrabble
16
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About the word “oligopsony”
The word “oligopsony” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · li · gop · so · ny. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oligopsony" have?
"oligopsony" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oligopsony" into syllables?
"oligopsony" is divided into syllables as: o · li · gop · so · ny.
What is the Scrabble score for "oligopsony"?
The Scrabble score for "oligopsony" is 16 points.
Using “oligopsony” in writing
"oligopsony" (o · li · gop · so · ny) 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, “oligopsony” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.