How many syllables in “pyrheliometer”?
syllables in "pyrheliometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
pyr · he · lio · me · ter
Letters
13
p · y · r · h · e · l · i · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
23
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About the word “pyrheliometer”
The word “pyrheliometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as pyr · he · lio · me · ter. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "pyrheliometer" have?
"pyrheliometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrheliometer" into syllables?
"pyrheliometer" is divided into syllables as: pyr · he · lio · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrheliometer"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrheliometer" is 23 points.
Using “pyrheliometer” in writing
"pyrheliometer" (pyr · he · lio · 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, “pyrheliometer” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.