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How many syllables in “plethysmography”?

5

syllables in "plethysmography"

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Word details

Syllables

5

plet · hy · smo · grap · hy

Letters

15

p · l · e · t · h · y · s · m · o · g · r · a · p · h · y

Scrabble

34

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
l1
e1
t1
h4
y4
s1
m3
o1
g2
r1
a1
p3
h4
y4

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About the word “plethysmography

The word plethysmography contains 5 syllables, divided as plet · hy · smo · grap · hy. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "plethysmography" have?

"plethysmography" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "plethysmography" into syllables?

"plethysmography" is divided into syllables as: plet · hy · smo · grap · hy.

What is the Scrabble score for "plethysmography"?

The Scrabble score for "plethysmography" is 34 points.

Using “plethysmography” in writing

"plethysmography" (plet · hy · smo · grap · hy) 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, plethysmography is worth 34 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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