How many syllables in “heterogeneous”?
syllables in "heterogeneous"
Word details
Syllables
5
hete · roge · neou · s
Letters
13
h · e · t · e · r · o · g · e · n · e · o · u · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “heterogeneous”
The word “heterogeneous” contains 5 syllables, divided as hete · roge · neou · s. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heterogeneous" have?
"heterogeneous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "heterogeneous" into syllables?
"heterogeneous" is divided into syllables as: hete · roge · neou · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "heterogeneous"?
The Scrabble score for "heterogeneous" is 17 points.
Using “heterogeneous” in writing
"heterogeneous" (hete · roge · neou · s) 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, “heterogeneous” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.