How many syllables in “phocine”?
syllables in "phocine"
Word details
Syllables
2
phoc · ine
Letters
7
p · h · o · c · i · n · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “phocine”
The word “phocine” contains 2 syllables, divided as phoc · ine. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "phocine" have?
"phocine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "phocine" into syllables?
"phocine" is divided into syllables as: phoc · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "phocine"?
The Scrabble score for "phocine" is 14 points.
Using “phocine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "phocine" (phoc · ine) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “phocine” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “phocine”
The letters in “phocine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chopine.