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How many syllables in “allotetraploid”?

5

syllables in "allotetraploid"

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Word details

Syllables

5

al · lo · te · tra · ploid

Letters

14

a · l · l · o · t · e · t · r · a · p · l · o · i · d

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
l1
l1
o1
t1
e1
t1
r1
a1
p3
l1
o1
i1
d2

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About the word “allotetraploid

The word allotetraploid contains 5 syllables, divided as al · lo · te · tra · ploid. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "allotetraploid" have?

"allotetraploid" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "allotetraploid" into syllables?

"allotetraploid" is divided into syllables as: al · lo · te · tra · ploid.

What is the Scrabble score for "allotetraploid"?

The Scrabble score for "allotetraploid" is 17 points.

Using “allotetraploid” in writing

"allotetraploid" (al · lo · te · tra · ploid) 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, allotetraploid is worth 17 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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