How many syllables in “potentiometer”?
syllables in "potentiometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ten · tio · me · ter
Letters
13
p · o · t · e · n · t · i · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “potentiometer”
The word “potentiometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ten · tio · me · ter. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "potentiometer" have?
"potentiometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "potentiometer" into syllables?
"potentiometer" is divided into syllables as: po · ten · tio · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "potentiometer"?
The Scrabble score for "potentiometer" is 17 points.
Using “potentiometer” in writing
"potentiometer" (po · ten · tio · me · ter) 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, “potentiometer” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.