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How many syllables in “photoautotrophic”?

5

syllables in "photoautotrophic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pho · toau · to · trop · hic

Letters

16

p · h · o · t · o · a · u · t · o · t · r · o · p · h · i · c

Scrabble

28

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
a1
u1
t1
o1
t1
r1
o1
p3
h4
i1
c3

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About the word “photoautotrophic

The word photoautotrophic contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · toau · to · trop · hic. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "photoautotrophic" have?

"photoautotrophic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "photoautotrophic" into syllables?

"photoautotrophic" is divided into syllables as: pho · toau · to · trop · hic.

What is the Scrabble score for "photoautotrophic"?

The Scrabble score for "photoautotrophic" is 28 points.

Using “photoautotrophic” in writing

"photoautotrophic" (pho · toau · to · trop · hic) 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, photoautotrophic is worth 28 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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