How many syllables in “phosphine”?
syllables in "phosphine"
Word details
Syllables
2
phosp · hine
Letters
9
p · h · o · s · p · h · i · n · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “phosphine”
The word “phosphine” contains 2 syllables, divided as phosp · hine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "phosphine" have?
"phosphine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "phosphine" into syllables?
"phosphine" is divided into syllables as: phosp · hine.
What is the Scrabble score for "phosphine"?
The Scrabble score for "phosphine" is 19 points.
Using “phosphine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "phosphine" (phosp · hine) 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, “phosphine” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.