How many syllables in “deoxygenation”?
syllables in "deoxygenation"
Word details
Syllables
5
deox · ygen · atio · n
Letters
13
d · e · o · x · y · g · e · n · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
25
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About the word “deoxygenation”
The word “deoxygenation” contains 5 syllables, divided as deox · ygen · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "deoxygenation" have?
"deoxygenation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "deoxygenation" into syllables?
"deoxygenation" is divided into syllables as: deox · ygen · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "deoxygenation"?
The Scrabble score for "deoxygenation" is 25 points.
Using “deoxygenation” in writing
"deoxygenation" (deox · ygen · atio · n) 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, “deoxygenation” 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.