How many syllables in “dehydrogenases”?
syllables in "dehydrogenases"
Word details
Syllables
5
deh · ydr · oge · nas · es
Letters
14
d · e · h · y · d · r · o · g · e · n · a · s · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “dehydrogenases”
The word “dehydrogenases” contains 5 syllables, divided as deh · ydr · oge · nas · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dehydrogenases" have?
"dehydrogenases" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dehydrogenases" into syllables?
"dehydrogenases" is divided into syllables as: deh · ydr · oge · nas · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "dehydrogenases"?
The Scrabble score for "dehydrogenases" is 23 points.
Using “dehydrogenases” in writing
"dehydrogenases" (deh · ydr · oge · nas · es) 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, “dehydrogenases” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.