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How many syllables in “photokinesis”?

5

syllables in "photokinesis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pho · to · ki · ne · sis

Letters

12

p · h · o · t · o · k · i · n · e · s · i · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
k5
i1
n1
e1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “photokinesis

The word photokinesis contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · to · ki · ne · sis. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "photokinesis" have?

"photokinesis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "photokinesis" into syllables?

"photokinesis" is divided into syllables as: pho · to · ki · ne · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "photokinesis"?

The Scrabble score for "photokinesis" is 21 points.

Using “photokinesis” in writing

"photokinesis" (pho · to · ki · ne · sis) 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, photokinesis is worth 21 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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