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How many syllables in “photoelectronic”?

5

syllables in "photoelectronic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pho · toe · lec · tro · nic

Letters

15

p · h · o · t · o · e · l · e · c · t · r · o · n · i · c

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
e1
l1
e1
c3
t1
r1
o1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “photoelectronic

The word photoelectronic contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · toe · lec · tro · nic. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "photoelectronic" have?

"photoelectronic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "photoelectronic" into syllables?

"photoelectronic" is divided into syllables as: pho · toe · lec · tro · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "photoelectronic"?

The Scrabble score for "photoelectronic" is 24 points.

Using “photoelectronic” in writing

"photoelectronic" (pho · toe · lec · tro · nic) 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, photoelectronic is worth 24 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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