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How many syllables in “photodegradable”?

7

syllables in "photodegradable"

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Word details

Syllables

7

pho · tod · egr · ada · ble

Letters

15

p · h · o · t · o · d · e · g · r · a · d · a · b · l · e

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
d2
e1
g2
r1
a1
d2
a1
b3
l1
e1

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About the word “photodegradable

The word photodegradable contains 7 syllables, divided as pho · tod · egr · ada · ble. It has 15 letters.

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How many syllables does "photodegradable" have?

"photodegradable" has 7 syllables.

How do you divide "photodegradable" into syllables?

"photodegradable" is divided into syllables as: pho · tod · egr · ada · ble.

What is the Scrabble score for "photodegradable"?

The Scrabble score for "photodegradable" is 25 points.

Using “photodegradable” in writing

With 7 syllables, "photodegradable" (pho · tod · egr · ada · ble) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, photodegradable is worth 25 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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