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How many syllables in “cytogenetic”?

5

syllables in "cytogenetic"

cytogenetic
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Word details

Syllables

5

cy · to · ge · ne · tic

Letters

11

c · y · t · o · g · e · n · e · t · i · c

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
y4
t1
o1
g2
e1
n1
e1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “cytogenetic

The word cytogenetic contains 5 syllables, divided as cy · to · ge · ne · tic. It has 11 letters.

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How many syllables does "cytogenetic" have?

"cytogenetic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cytogenetic" into syllables?

"cytogenetic" is divided into syllables as: cy · to · ge · ne · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "cytogenetic"?

The Scrabble score for "cytogenetic" is 19 points.

Using “cytogenetic” in writing

"cytogenetic" (cy · to · ge · ne · tic) 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, cytogenetic 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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