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How many syllables in “hypoxanthines”?

5

syllables in "hypoxanthines"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · po · xan · thi · nes

Letters

13

h · y · p · o · x · a · n · t · h · i · n · e · s

Scrabble

31

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
o1
x8
a1
n1
t1
h4
i1
n1
e1
s1

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About the word “hypoxanthines

The word hypoxanthines contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · po · xan · thi · nes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypoxanthines" have?

"hypoxanthines" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypoxanthines" into syllables?

"hypoxanthines" is divided into syllables as: hy · po · xan · thi · nes.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypoxanthines"?

The Scrabble score for "hypoxanthines" is 31 points.

Using “hypoxanthines” in writing

"hypoxanthines" (hy · po · xan · thi · nes) 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, hypoxanthines is worth 31 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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