How many syllables in “videocassettes”?
syllables in "videocassettes"
Word details
Syllables
5
vi · deo · cas · set · tes
Letters
14
v · i · d · e · o · c · a · s · s · e · t · t · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “videocassettes”
The word “videocassettes” contains 5 syllables, divided as vi · deo · cas · set · tes. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "videocassettes" have?
"videocassettes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "videocassettes" into syllables?
"videocassettes" is divided into syllables as: vi · deo · cas · set · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "videocassettes"?
The Scrabble score for "videocassettes" is 20 points.
Using “videocassettes” in writing
"videocassettes" (vi · deo · cas · set · 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, “videocassettes” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.