How many syllables in “ovipositions”?
syllables in "ovipositions"
Word details
Syllables
5
ovi · pos · iti · ons
Letters
12
o · v · i · p · o · s · i · t · i · o · n · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “ovipositions”
The word “ovipositions” contains 5 syllables, divided as ovi · pos · iti · ons. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "ovipositions" have?
"ovipositions" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ovipositions" into syllables?
"ovipositions" is divided into syllables as: ovi · pos · iti · ons.
What is the Scrabble score for "ovipositions"?
The Scrabble score for "ovipositions" is 17 points.
Using “ovipositions” in writing
"ovipositions" (ovi · pos · iti · ons) 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, “ovipositions” 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.