How many syllables in “ophthalmologists”?
syllables in "ophthalmologists"
Word details
Syllables
5
op · hthal · mo · lo · gists
Letters
16
o · p · h · t · h · a · l · m · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “ophthalmologists”
The word “ophthalmologists” contains 5 syllables, divided as op · hthal · mo · lo · gists. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ophthalmologists" have?
"ophthalmologists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ophthalmologists" into syllables?
"ophthalmologists" is divided into syllables as: op · hthal · mo · lo · gists.
What is the Scrabble score for "ophthalmologists"?
The Scrabble score for "ophthalmologists" is 27 points.
Using “ophthalmologists” in writing
"ophthalmologists" (op · hthal · mo · lo · gists) 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, “ophthalmologists” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.