How many syllables in “ovipositing”?
syllables in "ovipositing"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · vi · po · si · ting
Letters
11
o · v · i · p · o · s · i · t · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
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About the word “ovipositing”
The word “ovipositing” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · vi · po · si · ting. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ovipositing" have?
"ovipositing" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ovipositing" into syllables?
"ovipositing" is divided into syllables as: o · vi · po · si · ting.
What is the Scrabble score for "ovipositing"?
The Scrabble score for "ovipositing" is 17 points.
Using “ovipositing” in writing
"ovipositing" (o · vi · po · si · ting) 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, “ovipositing” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.