How many syllables in “dehydrogenate”?
syllables in "dehydrogenate"
Word details
Syllables
5
deh · ydr · oge · nat · e
Letters
13
d · e · h · y · d · r · o · g · e · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “dehydrogenate”
The word “dehydrogenate” contains 5 syllables, divided as deh · ydr · oge · nat · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dehydrogenate" have?
"dehydrogenate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dehydrogenate" into syllables?
"dehydrogenate" is divided into syllables as: deh · ydr · oge · nat · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "dehydrogenate"?
The Scrabble score for "dehydrogenate" is 22 points.
Using “dehydrogenate” in writing
"dehydrogenate" (deh · ydr · oge · nat · 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, “dehydrogenate” 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.