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How many syllables in “hematopoiesis”?

5

syllables in "hematopoiesis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · ma · to · poie · sis

Letters

13

h · e · m · a · t · o · p · o · i · e · s · i · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
m3
a1
t1
o1
p3
o1
i1
e1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “hematopoiesis

The word hematopoiesis contains 5 syllables, divided as he · ma · to · poie · sis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hematopoiesis" have?

"hematopoiesis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hematopoiesis" into syllables?

"hematopoiesis" is divided into syllables as: he · ma · to · poie · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "hematopoiesis"?

The Scrabble score for "hematopoiesis" is 20 points.

Using “hematopoiesis” in writing

"hematopoiesis" (he · ma · to · poie · 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, hematopoiesis 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.

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