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How many syllables in “heterozygoses”?

5

syllables in "heterozygoses"

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Word details

Syllables

5

het · ero · zyg · ose · s

Letters

13

h · e · t · e · r · o · z · y · g · o · s · e · s

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
t1
e1
r1
o1
z10
y4
g2
o1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “heterozygoses

The word heterozygoses contains 5 syllables, divided as het · ero · zyg · ose · s. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "heterozygoses" have?

"heterozygoses" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "heterozygoses" into syllables?

"heterozygoses" is divided into syllables as: het · ero · zyg · ose · s.

What is the Scrabble score for "heterozygoses"?

The Scrabble score for "heterozygoses" is 29 points.

Using “heterozygoses” in writing

"heterozygoses" (het · ero · zyg · ose · 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, heterozygoses is worth 29 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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