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How many syllables in “phytopathology”?

6

syllables in "phytopathology"

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Word details

Syllables

6

phy · to · pat · ho · lo · gy

Letters

14

p · h · y · t · o · p · a · t · h · o · l · o · g · y

Scrabble

31

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
y4
t1
o1
p3
a1
t1
h4
o1
l1
o1
g2
y4

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About the word “phytopathology

The word phytopathology contains 6 syllables, divided as phy · to · pat · ho · lo · gy. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "phytopathology" have?

"phytopathology" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "phytopathology" into syllables?

"phytopathology" is divided into syllables as: phy · to · pat · ho · lo · gy.

What is the Scrabble score for "phytopathology"?

The Scrabble score for "phytopathology" is 31 points.

Using “phytopathology” in writing

With 6 syllables, "phytopathology" (phy · to · pat · ho · lo · gy) 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, phytopathology is worth 31 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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