How many syllables in “homozygosis”?
syllables in "homozygosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
ho · mo · zy · go · sis
Letters
11
h · o · m · o · z · y · g · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
29
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About the word “homozygosis”
The word “homozygosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as ho · mo · zy · go · sis. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "homozygosis" have?
"homozygosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "homozygosis" into syllables?
"homozygosis" is divided into syllables as: ho · mo · zy · go · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "homozygosis"?
The Scrabble score for "homozygosis" is 29 points.
Using “homozygosis” in writing
"homozygosis" (ho · mo · zy · go · sis) 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, “homozygosis” 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.