How many syllables in “pneumonectomy”?
syllables in "pneumonectomy"
Word details
Syllables
5
pneu · mo · nec · to · my
Letters
13
p · n · e · u · m · o · n · e · c · t · o · m · y
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “pneumonectomy”
The word “pneumonectomy” contains 5 syllables, divided as pneu · mo · nec · to · my. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pneumonectomy" have?
"pneumonectomy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pneumonectomy" into syllables?
"pneumonectomy" is divided into syllables as: pneu · mo · nec · to · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "pneumonectomy"?
The Scrabble score for "pneumonectomy" is 24 points.
Using “pneumonectomy” in writing
"pneumonectomy" (pneu · mo · nec · to · my) 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, “pneumonectomy” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.