How many syllables in “carcinogenic”?
syllables in "carcinogenic"
Word details
Syllables
5
car · ci · no · ge · nic
Letters
12
c · a · r · c · i · n · o · g · e · n · i · c
Scrabble
19
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About the word “carcinogenic”
The word “carcinogenic” contains 5 syllables, divided as car · ci · no · ge · nic. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "carcinogenic" have?
"carcinogenic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "carcinogenic" into syllables?
"carcinogenic" is divided into syllables as: car · ci · no · ge · nic.
What is the Scrabble score for "carcinogenic"?
The Scrabble score for "carcinogenic" is 19 points.
Using “carcinogenic” in writing
"carcinogenic" (car · ci · no · ge · nic) 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, “carcinogenic” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.