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How many syllables in “hypodiploidy”?

5

syllables in "hypodiploidy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · po · di · ploi · dy

Letters

12

h · y · p · o · d · i · p · l · o · i · d · y

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
o1
d2
i1
p3
l1
o1
i1
d2
y4

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About the word “hypodiploidy

The word hypodiploidy contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · po · di · ploi · dy. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypodiploidy" have?

"hypodiploidy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypodiploidy" into syllables?

"hypodiploidy" is divided into syllables as: hy · po · di · ploi · dy.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypodiploidy"?

The Scrabble score for "hypodiploidy" is 27 points.

Using “hypodiploidy” in writing

"hypodiploidy" (hy · po · di · ploi · dy) 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, hypodiploidy is worth 27 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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