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How many syllables in “pneumatophores”?

5

syllables in "pneumatophores"

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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

Scrabble letter values

p3
n1
e1
u1
m3
a1
t1
o1
p3
h4
o1
r1
e1
s1

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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.

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