How many syllables in “oophorectomies”?
syllables in "oophorectomies"
Word details
Syllables
5
oop · ho · rec · to · mies
Letters
14
o · o · p · h · o · r · e · c · t · o · m · i · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “oophorectomies”
The word “oophorectomies” contains 5 syllables, divided as oop · ho · rec · to · mies. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oophorectomies" have?
"oophorectomies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oophorectomies" into syllables?
"oophorectomies" is divided into syllables as: oop · ho · rec · to · mies.
What is the Scrabble score for "oophorectomies"?
The Scrabble score for "oophorectomies" is 23 points.
Using “oophorectomies” in writing
"oophorectomies" (oop · ho · rec · to · mies) 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, “oophorectomies” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.