How many syllables in “pneumoconiosis”?
syllables in "pneumoconiosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
pneu · mo · co · nio · sis
Letters
14
p · n · e · u · m · o · c · o · n · i · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “pneumoconiosis”
The word “pneumoconiosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as pneu · mo · co · nio · sis. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pneumoconiosis" have?
"pneumoconiosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pneumoconiosis" into syllables?
"pneumoconiosis" is divided into syllables as: pneu · mo · co · nio · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "pneumoconiosis"?
The Scrabble score for "pneumoconiosis" is 20 points.
Using “pneumoconiosis” in writing
"pneumoconiosis" (pneu · mo · co · nio · sis) 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, “pneumoconiosis” 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.