How many syllables in “refractometer”?
syllables in "refractometer"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · frac · to · me · ter
Letters
13
r · e · f · r · a · c · t · o · m · e · t · e · r
Scrabble
20
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About the word “refractometer”
The word “refractometer” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · frac · to · me · ter. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "refractometer" have?
"refractometer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "refractometer" into syllables?
"refractometer" is divided into syllables as: re · frac · to · me · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "refractometer"?
The Scrabble score for "refractometer" is 20 points.
Using “refractometer” in writing
"refractometer" (re · frac · to · 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, “refractometer” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.