How many syllables in “pneumatophores”?
syllables in "pneumatophores"
Word details
Syllables
5
pneu · ma · top · ho · res
Letters
14
p · n · e · u · m · a · t · o · p · h · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “pneumatophores”
The word “pneumatophores” contains 5 syllables, divided as pneu · ma · top · ho · res. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pneumatophores" have?
"pneumatophores" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pneumatophores" into syllables?
"pneumatophores" is divided into syllables as: pneu · ma · top · ho · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "pneumatophores"?
The Scrabble score for "pneumatophores" is 23 points.
Using “pneumatophores” in writing
"pneumatophores" (pneu · ma · top · ho · res) 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, “pneumatophores” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.