How many syllables in “photoreceptors”?
syllables in "photoreceptors"
Word details
Syllables
5
pho · to · re · cep · tors
Letters
14
p · h · o · t · o · r · e · c · e · p · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “photoreceptors”
The word “photoreceptors” contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · to · re · cep · tors. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "photoreceptors" have?
"photoreceptors" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "photoreceptors" into syllables?
"photoreceptors" is divided into syllables as: pho · to · re · cep · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "photoreceptors"?
The Scrabble score for "photoreceptors" is 23 points.
Using “photoreceptors” in writing
"photoreceptors" (pho · to · re · cep · tors) 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, “photoreceptors” 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.