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How many syllables in “deoxygenated”?

5

syllables in "deoxygenated"

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Word details

Syllables

5

deo · xy · ge · na · ted

Letters

12

d · e · o · x · y · g · e · n · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
o1
x8
y4
g2
e1
n1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “deoxygenated

The word deoxygenated contains 5 syllables, divided as deo · xy · ge · na · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "deoxygenated" have?

"deoxygenated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "deoxygenated" into syllables?

"deoxygenated" is divided into syllables as: deo · xy · ge · na · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "deoxygenated"?

The Scrabble score for "deoxygenated" is 25 points.

Using “deoxygenated” in writing

"deoxygenated" (deo · xy · ge · na · ted) 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, deoxygenated is worth 25 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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