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How many syllables in “respirometer”?

5

syllables in "respirometer"

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Word details

Syllables

5

re · spi · ro · me · ter

Letters

12

r · e · s · p · i · r · o · m · e · t · e · r

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
e1
s1
p3
i1
r1
o1
m3
e1
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “respirometer

The word respirometer contains 5 syllables, divided as re · spi · ro · me · ter. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "respirometer" have?

"respirometer" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "respirometer" into syllables?

"respirometer" is divided into syllables as: re · spi · ro · me · ter.

What is the Scrabble score for "respirometer"?

The Scrabble score for "respirometer" is 16 points.

Using “respirometer” in writing

"respirometer" (re · spi · ro · 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, respirometer 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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