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How many syllables in “photolithograph”?

5

syllables in "photolithograph"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pho · to · lit · ho · graph

Letters

15

p · h · o · t · o · l · i · t · h · o · g · r · a · p · h

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
l1
i1
t1
h4
o1
g2
r1
a1
p3
h4

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About the word “photolithograph

The word photolithograph contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · to · lit · ho · graph. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "photolithograph" have?

"photolithograph" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "photolithograph" into syllables?

"photolithograph" is divided into syllables as: pho · to · lit · ho · graph.

What is the Scrabble score for "photolithograph"?

The Scrabble score for "photolithograph" is 29 points.

Using “photolithograph” in writing

"photolithograph" (pho · to · lit · ho · graph) 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, photolithograph is worth 29 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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