How many syllables in “ovipositors”?
syllables in "ovipositors"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · vi · po · si · tors
Letters
11
o · v · i · p · o · s · i · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “ovipositors”
The word “ovipositors” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · vi · po · si · tors. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "ovipositors" have?
"ovipositors" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ovipositors" into syllables?
"ovipositors" is divided into syllables as: o · vi · po · si · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "ovipositors"?
The Scrabble score for "ovipositors" is 16 points.
Using “ovipositors” in writing
"ovipositors" (o · vi · po · si · tors) 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, “ovipositors” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.