How many syllables in “ovariectomy”?
syllables in "ovariectomy"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · va · riec · to · my
Letters
11
o · v · a · r · i · e · c · t · o · m · y
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “ovariectomy”
The word “ovariectomy” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · va · riec · to · my. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ovariectomy" have?
"ovariectomy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ovariectomy" into syllables?
"ovariectomy" is divided into syllables as: o · va · riec · to · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "ovariectomy"?
The Scrabble score for "ovariectomy" is 21 points.
Using “ovariectomy” in writing
"ovariectomy" (o · va · riec · to · my) 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, “ovariectomy” 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.