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How many syllables in “heteroduplex”?

5

syllables in "heteroduplex"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · te · ro · du · plex

Letters

12

h · e · t · e · r · o · d · u · p · l · e · x

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
t1
e1
r1
o1
d2
u1
p3
l1
e1
x8

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About the word “heteroduplex

The word heteroduplex contains 5 syllables, divided as he · te · ro · du · plex. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "heteroduplex" have?

"heteroduplex" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "heteroduplex" into syllables?

"heteroduplex" is divided into syllables as: he · te · ro · du · plex.

What is the Scrabble score for "heteroduplex"?

The Scrabble score for "heteroduplex" is 25 points.

Using “heteroduplex” in writing

"heteroduplex" (he · te · ro · du · plex) 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, heteroduplex is worth 25 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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