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How many syllables in “photorespiration”?

6

syllables in "photorespiration"

photorespiration
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Word details

Syllables

6

phot · ores · pira · tion

Letters

16

p · h · o · t · o · r · e · s · p · i · r · a · t · i · o · n

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
t1
o1
r1
e1
s1
p3
i1
r1
a1
t1
i1
o1
n1

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About the word “photorespiration

The word photorespiration contains 6 syllables, divided as phot · ores · pira · tion. It has 16 letters.

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How many syllables does "photorespiration" have?

"photorespiration" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "photorespiration" into syllables?

"photorespiration" is divided into syllables as: phot · ores · pira · tion.

What is the Scrabble score for "photorespiration"?

The Scrabble score for "photorespiration" is 23 points.

Using “photorespiration” in writing

With 6 syllables, "photorespiration" (phot · ores · pira · tion) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, photorespiration 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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