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How many syllables in “vesuvianites”?

5

syllables in "vesuvianites"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ve · su · via · ni · tes

Letters

12

v · e · s · u · v · i · a · n · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

v4
e1
s1
u1
v4
i1
a1
n1
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “vesuvianites

The word vesuvianites contains 5 syllables, divided as ve · su · via · ni · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "vesuvianites" have?

"vesuvianites" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "vesuvianites" into syllables?

"vesuvianites" is divided into syllables as: ve · su · via · ni · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "vesuvianites"?

The Scrabble score for "vesuvianites" is 18 points.

Using “vesuvianites” in writing

"vesuvianites" (ve · su · via · ni · tes) 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, vesuvianites is worth 18 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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