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How many syllables in “cycloserines”?

5

syllables in "cycloserines"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cy · clo · se · ri · nes

Letters

12

c · y · c · l · o · s · e · r · i · n · e · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
y4
c3
l1
o1
s1
e1
r1
i1
n1
e1
s1

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About the word “cycloserines

The word cycloserines contains 5 syllables, divided as cy · clo · se · ri · nes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cycloserines" have?

"cycloserines" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cycloserines" into syllables?

"cycloserines" is divided into syllables as: cy · clo · se · ri · nes.

What is the Scrabble score for "cycloserines"?

The Scrabble score for "cycloserines" is 19 points.

Using “cycloserines” in writing

"cycloserines" (cy · clo · se · ri · nes) 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, cycloserines 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.

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