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How many syllables in “propoxyphenes”?

5

syllables in "propoxyphenes"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pro · po · xyp · he · nes

Letters

13

p · r · o · p · o · x · y · p · h · e · n · e · s

Scrabble

32

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
r1
o1
p3
o1
x8
y4
p3
h4
e1
n1
e1
s1

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About the word “propoxyphenes

The word propoxyphenes contains 5 syllables, divided as pro · po · xyp · he · nes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "propoxyphenes" have?

"propoxyphenes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "propoxyphenes" into syllables?

"propoxyphenes" is divided into syllables as: pro · po · xyp · he · nes.

What is the Scrabble score for "propoxyphenes"?

The Scrabble score for "propoxyphenes" is 32 points.

Using “propoxyphenes” in writing

"propoxyphenes" (pro · po · xyp · he · nes) 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, propoxyphenes is worth 32 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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