How many syllables in “organophosphate”?
syllables in "organophosphate"
Word details
Syllables
5
org · ano · pho · sph · ate
Letters
15
o · r · g · a · n · o · p · h · o · s · p · h · a · t · e
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “organophosphate”
The word “organophosphate” contains 5 syllables, divided as org · ano · pho · sph · ate. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "organophosphate" have?
"organophosphate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "organophosphate" into syllables?
"organophosphate" is divided into syllables as: org · ano · pho · sph · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "organophosphate"?
The Scrabble score for "organophosphate" is 26 points.
Using “organophosphate” in writing
"organophosphate" (org · ano · pho · sph · ate) 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, “organophosphate” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.