How many syllables in “dehydrogenase”?
syllables in "dehydrogenase"
Word details
Syllables
5
deh · ydr · oge · nas · e
Letters
13
d · e · h · y · d · r · o · g · e · n · a · s · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “dehydrogenase”
The word “dehydrogenase” contains 5 syllables, divided as deh · ydr · oge · nas · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dehydrogenase" have?
"dehydrogenase" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dehydrogenase" into syllables?
"dehydrogenase" is divided into syllables as: deh · ydr · oge · nas · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "dehydrogenase"?
The Scrabble score for "dehydrogenase" is 22 points.
Using “dehydrogenase” in writing
"dehydrogenase" (deh · ydr · oge · nas · e) 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, “dehydrogenase” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.