How many syllables in “abiogenesis”?
syllables in "abiogenesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · bio · ge · ne · sis
Letters
11
a · b · i · o · g · e · n · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “abiogenesis”
The word “abiogenesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · bio · ge · ne · sis. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abiogenesis" have?
"abiogenesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abiogenesis" into syllables?
"abiogenesis" is divided into syllables as: a · bio · ge · ne · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "abiogenesis"?
The Scrabble score for "abiogenesis" is 14 points.
Using “abiogenesis” in writing
"abiogenesis" (a · bio · ge · ne · sis) 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, “abiogenesis” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.