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How many syllables in “thermophilous”?

4

syllables in "thermophilous"

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Word details

Syllables

4

ther · mop · hi · lous

Letters

13

t · h · e · r · m · o · p · h · i · l · o · u · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
e1
r1
m3
o1
p3
h4
i1
l1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “thermophilous

The word thermophilous contains 4 syllables, divided as ther · mop · hi · lous. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thermophilous" have?

"thermophilous" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "thermophilous" into syllables?

"thermophilous" is divided into syllables as: ther · mop · hi · lous.

What is the Scrabble score for "thermophilous"?

The Scrabble score for "thermophilous" is 23 points.

Using “thermophilous” in writing

Four-syllable words like "thermophilous" (ther · mop · hi · lous) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, thermophilous 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.

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