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How many syllables in “cytoskeleton”?

5

syllables in "cytoskeleton"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cy · to · ske · le · ton

Letters

12

c · y · t · o · s · k · e · l · e · t · o · n

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
y4
t1
o1
s1
k5
e1
l1
e1
t1
o1
n1

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About the word “cytoskeleton

The word cytoskeleton contains 5 syllables, divided as cy · to · ske · le · ton. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cytoskeleton" have?

"cytoskeleton" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cytoskeleton" into syllables?

"cytoskeleton" is divided into syllables as: cy · to · ske · le · ton.

What is the Scrabble score for "cytoskeleton"?

The Scrabble score for "cytoskeleton" is 21 points.

Using “cytoskeleton” in writing

"cytoskeleton" (cy · to · ske · le · ton) 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, cytoskeleton is worth 21 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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