How many syllables in “planetesimals”?
syllables in "planetesimals"
Word details
Syllables
5
pla · ne · te · si · mals
Letters
13
p · l · a · n · e · t · e · s · i · m · a · l · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “planetesimals”
The word “planetesimals” contains 5 syllables, divided as pla · ne · te · si · mals. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "planetesimals" have?
"planetesimals" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "planetesimals" into syllables?
"planetesimals" is divided into syllables as: pla · ne · te · si · mals.
What is the Scrabble score for "planetesimals"?
The Scrabble score for "planetesimals" is 17 points.
Using “planetesimals” in writing
"planetesimals" (pla · ne · te · si · mals) 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, “planetesimals” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.