How many syllables in “cytokinesis”?
syllables in "cytokinesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
cy · to · ki · ne · sis
Letters
11
c · y · t · o · k · i · n · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “cytokinesis”
The word “cytokinesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as cy · to · ki · ne · sis. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "cytokinesis" have?
"cytokinesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cytokinesis" into syllables?
"cytokinesis" is divided into syllables as: cy · to · ki · ne · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "cytokinesis"?
The Scrabble score for "cytokinesis" is 20 points.
Using “cytokinesis” in writing
"cytokinesis" (cy · to · ki · 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, “cytokinesis” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.