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How many syllables in “hydrogenous”?

4

syllables in "hydrogenous"

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Word details

Syllables

4

hy · dro · ge · nous

Letters

11

h · y · d · r · o · g · e · n · o · u · s

Scrabble

19

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Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
g2
e1
n1
o1
u1
s1

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About the word “hydrogenous

The word hydrogenous contains 4 syllables, divided as hy · dro · ge · nous. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydrogenous" have?

"hydrogenous" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "hydrogenous" into syllables?

"hydrogenous" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · ge · nous.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydrogenous"?

The Scrabble score for "hydrogenous" is 19 points.

Using “hydrogenous” in writing

Four-syllable words like "hydrogenous" (hy · dro · ge · nous) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, hydrogenous is worth 19 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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