How many syllables in “dopaminergic”?
syllables in "dopaminergic"
Word details
Syllables
5
do · pa · mi · ner · gic
Letters
12
d · o · p · a · m · i · n · e · r · g · i · c
Scrabble
20
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About the word “dopaminergic”
The word “dopaminergic” contains 5 syllables, divided as do · pa · mi · ner · gic. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "dopaminergic" have?
"dopaminergic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dopaminergic" into syllables?
"dopaminergic" is divided into syllables as: do · pa · mi · ner · gic.
What is the Scrabble score for "dopaminergic"?
The Scrabble score for "dopaminergic" is 20 points.
Using “dopaminergic” in writing
"dopaminergic" (do · pa · mi · ner · gic) 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, “dopaminergic” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.