How many syllables in “heterozygote”?
syllables in "heterozygote"
Word details
Syllables
5
het · ero · zyg · ote
Letters
12
h · e · t · e · r · o · z · y · g · o · t · e
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “heterozygote”
The word “heterozygote” contains 5 syllables, divided as het · ero · zyg · ote. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "heterozygote" have?
"heterozygote" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "heterozygote" into syllables?
"heterozygote" is divided into syllables as: het · ero · zyg · ote.
What is the Scrabble score for "heterozygote"?
The Scrabble score for "heterozygote" is 28 points.
Using “heterozygote” in writing
"heterozygote" (het · ero · zyg · ote) 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, “heterozygote” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.