How many syllables in “degeneracies”?
syllables in "degeneracies"
Word details
Syllables
5
de · ge · ne · ra · cies
Letters
12
d · e · g · e · n · e · r · a · c · i · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “degeneracies”
The word “degeneracies” contains 5 syllables, divided as de · ge · ne · ra · cies. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "degeneracies" have?
"degeneracies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "degeneracies" into syllables?
"degeneracies" is divided into syllables as: de · ge · ne · ra · cies.
What is the Scrabble score for "degeneracies"?
The Scrabble score for "degeneracies" is 16 points.
Using “degeneracies” in writing
"degeneracies" (de · ge · ne · ra · cies) 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, “degeneracies” 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.