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How many syllables in “hepatectomy”?

5

syllables in "hepatectomy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · pa · tec · to · my

Letters

11

h · e · p · a · t · e · c · t · o · m · y

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
p3
a1
t1
e1
c3
t1
o1
m3
y4

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About the word “hepatectomy

The word hepatectomy contains 5 syllables, divided as he · pa · tec · to · my. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hepatectomy" have?

"hepatectomy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hepatectomy" into syllables?

"hepatectomy" is divided into syllables as: he · pa · tec · to · my.

What is the Scrabble score for "hepatectomy"?

The Scrabble score for "hepatectomy" is 23 points.

Using “hepatectomy” in writing

"hepatectomy" (he · pa · tec · to · my) 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, hepatectomy is worth 23 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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