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How many syllables in “photoperiodic”?

5

syllables in "photoperiodic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pho · to · pe · rio · dic

Letters

13

p · h · o · t · o · p · e · r · i · o · d · i · c

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
p3
e1
r1
i1
o1
d2
i1
c3

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About the word “photoperiodic

The word photoperiodic contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · to · pe · rio · dic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "photoperiodic" have?

"photoperiodic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "photoperiodic" into syllables?

"photoperiodic" is divided into syllables as: pho · to · pe · rio · dic.

What is the Scrabble score for "photoperiodic"?

The Scrabble score for "photoperiodic" is 23 points.

Using “photoperiodic” in writing

"photoperiodic" (pho · to · pe · rio · dic) 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, photoperiodic is worth 23 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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