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How many syllables in “hydrase”?

2

syllables in "hydrase"

hydrase
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Word details

Syllables

2

hydr · ase

Letters

7

h · y · d · r · a · s · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
a1
s1
e1

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About the word “hydrase

The word hydrase contains 2 syllables, divided as hydr · ase. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydrase" have?

"hydrase" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "hydrase" into syllables?

"hydrase" is divided into syllables as: hydr · ase.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydrase"?

The Scrabble score for "hydrase" is 14 points.

Using “hydrase” in writing

Two-syllable words like "hydrase" (hydr · ase) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, hydrase is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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