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How many syllables in “ovipositing”?

5

syllables in "ovipositing"

ovipositing
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Word details

Syllables

5

o · vi · po · si · ting

Letters

11

o · v · i · p · o · s · i · t · i · n · g

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
v4
i1
p3
o1
s1
i1
t1
i1
n1
g2

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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.

FAQ

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.

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