How many syllables in “epigenetic”?
syllables in "epigenetic"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · pi · ge · ne · tic
Letters
10
e · p · i · g · e · n · e · t · i · c
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “epigenetic”
The word “epigenetic” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pi · ge · ne · tic. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "epigenetic" have?
"epigenetic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "epigenetic" into syllables?
"epigenetic" is divided into syllables as: e · pi · ge · ne · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "epigenetic"?
The Scrabble score for "epigenetic" is 15 points.
Using “epigenetic” in writing
"epigenetic" (e · pi · ge · ne · tic) 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, “epigenetic” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.