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How many syllables in “radioisotopes”?

5

syllables in "radioisotopes"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ra · dioi · so · to · pes

Letters

13

r · a · d · i · o · i · s · o · t · o · p · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
a1
d2
i1
o1
i1
s1
o1
t1
o1
p3
e1
s1

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About the word “radioisotopes

The word radioisotopes contains 5 syllables, divided as ra · dioi · so · to · pes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "radioisotopes" have?

"radioisotopes" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "radioisotopes" into syllables?

"radioisotopes" is divided into syllables as: ra · dioi · so · to · pes.

What is the Scrabble score for "radioisotopes"?

The Scrabble score for "radioisotopes" is 16 points.

Using “radioisotopes” in writing

"radioisotopes" (ra · dioi · so · to · pes) 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, radioisotopes is worth 16 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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