How many syllables in “homozygously”?
syllables in "homozygously"
Word details
Syllables
5
ho · mo · zy · gou · sly
Letters
12
h · o · m · o · z · y · g · o · u · s · l · y
Scrabble
33
points
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About the word “homozygously”
The word “homozygously” contains 5 syllables, divided as ho · mo · zy · gou · sly. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "homozygously" have?
"homozygously" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "homozygously" into syllables?
"homozygously" is divided into syllables as: ho · mo · zy · gou · sly.
What is the Scrabble score for "homozygously"?
The Scrabble score for "homozygously" is 33 points.
Using “homozygously” in writing
"homozygously" (ho · mo · zy · gou · sly) 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, “homozygously” is worth 33 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.