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How many syllables in “optokinetic”?

5

syllables in "optokinetic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

op · to · ki · ne · tic

Letters

11

o · p · t · o · k · i · n · e · t · i · c

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
p3
t1
o1
k5
i1
n1
e1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “optokinetic

The word optokinetic contains 5 syllables, divided as op · to · ki · ne · tic. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "optokinetic" have?

"optokinetic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "optokinetic" into syllables?

"optokinetic" is divided into syllables as: op · to · ki · ne · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "optokinetic"?

The Scrabble score for "optokinetic" is 19 points.

Using “optokinetic” in writing

"optokinetic" (op · to · ki · ne · tic) 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, optokinetic is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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