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How many syllables in “karyokinesis”?

5

syllables in "karyokinesis"

karyokinesis
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Word details

Syllables

5

ka · ryo · ki · ne · sis

Letters

12

k · a · r · y · o · k · i · n · e · s · i · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

k5
a1
r1
y4
o1
k5
i1
n1
e1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “karyokinesis

The word karyokinesis contains 5 syllables, divided as ka · ryo · ki · ne · sis. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "karyokinesis" have?

"karyokinesis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "karyokinesis" into syllables?

"karyokinesis" is divided into syllables as: ka · ryo · ki · ne · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "karyokinesis"?

The Scrabble score for "karyokinesis" is 23 points.

Using “karyokinesis” in writing

"karyokinesis" (ka · ryo · ki · ne · sis) 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, karyokinesis is worth 23 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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