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How many syllables in “abiogenesis”?

5

syllables in "abiogenesis"

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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

Scrabble letter values

a1
b3
i1
o1
g2
e1
n1
e1
s1
i1
s1

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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.

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