How many syllables in “ovariotomy”?
syllables in "ovariotomy"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · va · rio · to · my
Letters
10
o · v · a · r · i · o · t · o · m · y
Scrabble
18
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About the word “ovariotomy”
The word “ovariotomy” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · va · rio · to · my. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "ovariotomy" have?
"ovariotomy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ovariotomy" into syllables?
"ovariotomy" is divided into syllables as: o · va · rio · to · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "ovariotomy"?
The Scrabble score for "ovariotomy" is 18 points.
Using “ovariotomy” in writing
"ovariotomy" (o · va · rio · 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, “ovariotomy” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.