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How many syllables in “plasmodesmata”?

5

syllables in "plasmodesmata"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pla · smo · de · sma · ta

Letters

13

p · l · a · s · m · o · d · e · s · m · a · t · a

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
l1
a1
s1
m3
o1
d2
e1
s1
m3
a1
t1
a1

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About the word “plasmodesmata

The word plasmodesmata contains 5 syllables, divided as pla · smo · de · sma · ta. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "plasmodesmata" have?

"plasmodesmata" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "plasmodesmata" into syllables?

"plasmodesmata" is divided into syllables as: pla · smo · de · sma · ta.

What is the Scrabble score for "plasmodesmata"?

The Scrabble score for "plasmodesmata" is 20 points.

Using “plasmodesmata” in writing

"plasmodesmata" (pla · smo · de · sma · ta) 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, plasmodesmata is worth 20 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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