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How many syllables in “sporopollenin”?

5

syllables in "sporopollenin"

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Word details

Syllables

5

spo · ro · pol · le · nin

Letters

13

s · p · o · r · o · p · o · l · l · e · n · i · n

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
p3
o1
r1
o1
p3
o1
l1
l1
e1
n1
i1
n1

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About the word “sporopollenin

The word sporopollenin contains 5 syllables, divided as spo · ro · pol · le · nin. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sporopollenin" have?

"sporopollenin" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "sporopollenin" into syllables?

"sporopollenin" is divided into syllables as: spo · ro · pol · le · nin.

What is the Scrabble score for "sporopollenin"?

The Scrabble score for "sporopollenin" is 17 points.

Using “sporopollenin” in writing

"sporopollenin" (spo · ro · pol · le · nin) 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, sporopollenin 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.

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