How many syllables in “optoelectronics”?
syllables in "optoelectronics"
Word details
Syllables
5
op · toe · lec · tro · nics
Letters
15
o · p · t · o · e · l · e · c · t · r · o · n · i · c · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “optoelectronics”
The word “optoelectronics” contains 5 syllables, divided as op · toe · lec · tro · nics. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "optoelectronics" have?
"optoelectronics" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "optoelectronics" into syllables?
"optoelectronics" is divided into syllables as: op · toe · lec · tro · nics.
What is the Scrabble score for "optoelectronics"?
The Scrabble score for "optoelectronics" is 21 points.
Using “optoelectronics” in writing
"optoelectronics" (op · toe · lec · tro · nics) 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, “optoelectronics” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.