How many syllables in “ophthalmoscopy”?
syllables in "ophthalmoscopy"
Word details
Syllables
5
op · hthal · mo · sco · py
Letters
14
o · p · h · t · h · a · l · m · o · s · c · o · p · y
Scrabble
31
points
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About the word “ophthalmoscopy”
The word “ophthalmoscopy” contains 5 syllables, divided as op · hthal · mo · sco · py. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ophthalmoscopy" have?
"ophthalmoscopy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ophthalmoscopy" into syllables?
"ophthalmoscopy" is divided into syllables as: op · hthal · mo · sco · py.
What is the Scrabble score for "ophthalmoscopy"?
The Scrabble score for "ophthalmoscopy" is 31 points.
Using “ophthalmoscopy” in writing
"ophthalmoscopy" (op · hthal · mo · sco · py) 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, “ophthalmoscopy” 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.