How many syllables in “ophthalmoscopes”?
syllables in "ophthalmoscopes"
Word details
Syllables
5
op · hthal · mo · sco · pes
Letters
15
o · p · h · t · h · a · l · m · o · s · c · o · p · e · s
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “ophthalmoscopes”
The word “ophthalmoscopes” contains 5 syllables, divided as op · hthal · mo · sco · pes. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ophthalmoscopes" have?
"ophthalmoscopes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ophthalmoscopes" into syllables?
"ophthalmoscopes" is divided into syllables as: op · hthal · mo · sco · pes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ophthalmoscopes"?
The Scrabble score for "ophthalmoscopes" is 29 points.
Using “ophthalmoscopes” in writing
"ophthalmoscopes" (op · hthal · mo · sco · pes) 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, “ophthalmoscopes” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.