How many syllables in “picturephones”?
syllables in "picturephones"
Word details
Syllables
5
pic · tu · rep · ho · nes
Letters
13
p · i · c · t · u · r · e · p · h · o · n · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “picturephones”
The word “picturephones” contains 5 syllables, divided as pic · tu · rep · ho · nes. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "picturephones" have?
"picturephones" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "picturephones" into syllables?
"picturephones" is divided into syllables as: pic · tu · rep · ho · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "picturephones"?
The Scrabble score for "picturephones" is 22 points.
Using “picturephones” in writing
"picturephones" (pic · tu · rep · ho · nes) 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, “picturephones” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.