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How many syllables in “exocytosis”?

5

syllables in "exocytosis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · xo · cy · to · sis

Letters

10

e · x · o · c · y · t · o · s · i · s

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
o1
c3
y4
t1
o1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “exocytosis

The word exocytosis contains 5 syllables, divided as e · xo · cy · to · sis. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exocytosis" have?

"exocytosis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exocytosis" into syllables?

"exocytosis" is divided into syllables as: e · xo · cy · to · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "exocytosis"?

The Scrabble score for "exocytosis" is 22 points.

Using “exocytosis” in writing

"exocytosis" (e · xo · cy · to · 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, exocytosis is worth 22 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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