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How many syllables in “hypoglycemia”?

5

syllables in "hypoglycemia"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · po · gly · ce · mia

Letters

12

h · y · p · o · g · l · y · c · e · m · i · a

Scrabble

28

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
o1
g2
l1
y4
c3
e1
m3
i1
a1

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About the word “hypoglycemia

The word hypoglycemia contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · po · gly · ce · mia. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypoglycemia" have?

"hypoglycemia" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypoglycemia" into syllables?

"hypoglycemia" is divided into syllables as: hy · po · gly · ce · mia.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypoglycemia"?

The Scrabble score for "hypoglycemia" is 28 points.

Using “hypoglycemia” in writing

"hypoglycemia" (hy · po · gly · ce · mia) 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, hypoglycemia is worth 28 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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