How many syllables in “epexegesis”?
syllables in "epexegesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · pe · xe · ge · sis
Letters
10
e · p · e · x · e · g · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “epexegesis”
The word “epexegesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pe · xe · ge · sis. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "epexegesis" have?
"epexegesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "epexegesis" into syllables?
"epexegesis" is divided into syllables as: e · pe · xe · ge · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "epexegesis"?
The Scrabble score for "epexegesis" is 20 points.
Using “epexegesis” in writing
"epexegesis" (e · pe · xe · ge · sis) 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, “epexegesis” 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.