How many syllables in “siphonophores”?
syllables in "siphonophores"
Word details
Syllables
5
sip · ho · nop · ho · res
Letters
13
s · i · p · h · o · n · o · p · h · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “siphonophores”
The word “siphonophores” contains 5 syllables, divided as sip · ho · nop · ho · res. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "siphonophores" have?
"siphonophores" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "siphonophores" into syllables?
"siphonophores" is divided into syllables as: sip · ho · nop · ho · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "siphonophores"?
The Scrabble score for "siphonophores" is 23 points.
Using “siphonophores” in writing
"siphonophores" (sip · ho · nop · ho · 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, “siphonophores” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.