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How many syllables in “gonadectomies”?

5

syllables in "gonadectomies"

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Word details

Syllables

5

go · na · dec · to · mies

Letters

13

g · o · n · a · d · e · c · t · o · m · i · e · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

g2
o1
n1
a1
d2
e1
c3
t1
o1
m3
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “gonadectomies

The word gonadectomies contains 5 syllables, divided as go · na · dec · to · mies. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "gonadectomies" have?

"gonadectomies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "gonadectomies" into syllables?

"gonadectomies" is divided into syllables as: go · na · dec · to · mies.

What is the Scrabble score for "gonadectomies"?

The Scrabble score for "gonadectomies" is 19 points.

Using “gonadectomies” in writing

"gonadectomies" (go · na · dec · to · mies) 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, gonadectomies is worth 19 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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