How many syllables in “ophthalmoscopic”?
syllables in "ophthalmoscopic"
Word details
Syllables
5
op · hthal · mo · sco · pic
Letters
15
o · p · h · t · h · a · l · m · o · s · c · o · p · i · c
Scrabble
31
points
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About the word “ophthalmoscopic”
The word “ophthalmoscopic” contains 5 syllables, divided as op · hthal · mo · sco · pic. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ophthalmoscopic" have?
"ophthalmoscopic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ophthalmoscopic" into syllables?
"ophthalmoscopic" is divided into syllables as: op · hthal · mo · sco · pic.
What is the Scrabble score for "ophthalmoscopic"?
The Scrabble score for "ophthalmoscopic" is 31 points.
Using “ophthalmoscopic” in writing
"ophthalmoscopic" (op · hthal · mo · sco · pic) 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, “ophthalmoscopic” is worth 31 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.