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How many syllables in “phylloxerae”?

4

syllables in "phylloxerae"

phylloxerae
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Word details

Syllables

4

phyl · lo · xe · rae

Letters

11

p · h · y · l · l · o · x · e · r · a · e

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
y4
l1
l1
o1
x8
e1
r1
a1
e1

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About the word “phylloxerae

The word phylloxerae contains 4 syllables, divided as phyl · lo · xe · rae. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "phylloxerae" have?

"phylloxerae" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "phylloxerae" into syllables?

"phylloxerae" is divided into syllables as: phyl · lo · xe · rae.

What is the Scrabble score for "phylloxerae"?

The Scrabble score for "phylloxerae" is 26 points.

Using “phylloxerae” in writing

Four-syllable words like "phylloxerae" (phyl · lo · xe · rae) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, phylloxerae is worth 26 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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