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How many syllables in “heterodoxies”?

5

syllables in "heterodoxies"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · te · ro · do · xies

Letters

12

h · e · t · e · r · o · d · o · x · i · e · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
t1
e1
r1
o1
d2
o1
x8
i1
e1
s1

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About the word “heterodoxies

The word heterodoxies contains 5 syllables, divided as he · te · ro · do · xies. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "heterodoxies" have?

"heterodoxies" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "heterodoxies" into syllables?

"heterodoxies" is divided into syllables as: he · te · ro · do · xies.

What is the Scrabble score for "heterodoxies"?

The Scrabble score for "heterodoxies" is 23 points.

Using “heterodoxies” in writing

"heterodoxies" (he · te · ro · do · xies) 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, heterodoxies 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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