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How many syllables in “rotogravures”?

5

syllables in "rotogravures"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ro · to · gra · vu · res

Letters

12

r · o · t · o · g · r · a · v · u · r · e · s

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

r1
o1
t1
o1
g2
r1
a1
v4
u1
r1
e1
s1

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About the word “rotogravures

The word rotogravures contains 5 syllables, divided as ro · to · gra · vu · res. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "rotogravures" have?

"rotogravures" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "rotogravures" into syllables?

"rotogravures" is divided into syllables as: ro · to · gra · vu · res.

What is the Scrabble score for "rotogravures"?

The Scrabble score for "rotogravures" is 16 points.

Using “rotogravures” in writing

"rotogravures" (ro · to · gra · vu · res) 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, rotogravures 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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