How many syllables in “cladogenesis”?
syllables in "cladogenesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
cla · do · ge · ne · sis
Letters
12
c · l · a · d · o · g · e · n · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “cladogenesis”
The word “cladogenesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as cla · do · ge · ne · sis. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "cladogenesis" have?
"cladogenesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cladogenesis" into syllables?
"cladogenesis" is divided into syllables as: cla · do · ge · ne · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "cladogenesis"?
The Scrabble score for "cladogenesis" is 16 points.
Using “cladogenesis” in writing
"cladogenesis" (cla · do · 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, “cladogenesis” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.