How many syllables in “retinoscopies”?
syllables in "retinoscopies"
Word details
Syllables
5
re · ti · no · sco · pies
Letters
13
r · e · t · i · n · o · s · c · o · p · i · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “retinoscopies”
The word “retinoscopies” contains 5 syllables, divided as re · ti · no · sco · pies. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "retinoscopies" have?
"retinoscopies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "retinoscopies" into syllables?
"retinoscopies" is divided into syllables as: re · ti · no · sco · pies.
What is the Scrabble score for "retinoscopies"?
The Scrabble score for "retinoscopies" is 17 points.
Using “retinoscopies” in writing
"retinoscopies" (re · ti · no · sco · pies) 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, “retinoscopies” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.