How many syllables in “poikilothermic”?
syllables in "poikilothermic"
Word details
Syllables
5
poi · ki · lot · her · mic
Letters
14
p · o · i · k · i · l · o · t · h · e · r · m · i · c
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “poikilothermic”
The word “poikilothermic” contains 5 syllables, divided as poi · ki · lot · her · mic. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "poikilothermic" have?
"poikilothermic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "poikilothermic" into syllables?
"poikilothermic" is divided into syllables as: poi · ki · lot · her · mic.
What is the Scrabble score for "poikilothermic"?
The Scrabble score for "poikilothermic" is 27 points.
Using “poikilothermic” in writing
"poikilothermic" (poi · ki · lot · her · mic) 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, “poikilothermic” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.