How many syllables in “photosynthesizes”?
syllables in "photosynthesizes"
Word details
Syllables
5
phot · osyn · thes · izes
Letters
16
p · h · o · t · o · s · y · n · t · h · e · s · i · z · e · s
Scrabble
36
points
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About the word “photosynthesizes”
The word “photosynthesizes” contains 5 syllables, divided as phot · osyn · thes · izes. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "photosynthesizes" have?
"photosynthesizes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "photosynthesizes" into syllables?
"photosynthesizes" is divided into syllables as: phot · osyn · thes · izes.
What is the Scrabble score for "photosynthesizes"?
The Scrabble score for "photosynthesizes" is 36 points.
Using “photosynthesizes” in writing
"photosynthesizes" (phot · osyn · thes · izes) 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, “photosynthesizes” is worth 36 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.