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How many syllables in “doxycycline”?

4

syllables in "doxycycline"

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Word details

Syllables

4

dox · ycy · cli · ne

Letters

11

d · o · x · y · c · y · c · l · i · n · e

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
o1
x8
y4
c3
y4
c3
l1
i1
n1
e1

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About the word “doxycycline

The word doxycycline contains 4 syllables, divided as dox · ycy · cli · ne. It has 11 letters.

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How many syllables does "doxycycline" have?

"doxycycline" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "doxycycline" into syllables?

"doxycycline" is divided into syllables as: dox · ycy · cli · ne.

What is the Scrabble score for "doxycycline"?

The Scrabble score for "doxycycline" is 29 points.

Using “doxycycline” in writing

Four-syllable words like "doxycycline" (dox · ycy · cli · ne) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, doxycycline is worth 29 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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