How many syllables in “suppositories”?
syllables in "suppositories"
Word details
Syllables
5
sup · po · si · to · ries
Letters
13
s · u · p · p · o · s · i · t · o · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “suppositories”
The word “suppositories” contains 5 syllables, divided as sup · po · si · to · ries. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "suppositories" have?
"suppositories" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "suppositories" into syllables?
"suppositories" is divided into syllables as: sup · po · si · to · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "suppositories"?
The Scrabble score for "suppositories" is 17 points.
Using “suppositories” in writing
"suppositories" (sup · po · si · to · ries) 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, “suppositories” 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.