How many syllables in “retinopathy”?
syllables in "retinopathy"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · ti · no · pat · hy
Letters
11
r · e · t · i · n · o · p · a · t · h · y
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “retinopathy”
The word “retinopathy” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ti · no · pat · hy. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retinopathy" have?
"retinopathy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "retinopathy" into syllables?
"retinopathy" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · no · pat · hy.
What is the Scrabble score for "retinopathy"?
The Scrabble score for "retinopathy" is 19 points.
Using “retinopathy” in writing
"retinopathy" (re · ti · no · pat · hy) 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, “retinopathy” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.