How many syllables in “karyokinetic”?
syllables in "karyokinetic"
Word details
Syllables
5
ka · ryo · ki · ne · tic
Letters
12
k · a · r · y · o · k · i · n · e · t · i · c
Scrabble
25
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About the word “karyokinetic”
The word “karyokinetic” contains 5 syllables, divided as ka · ryo · ki · ne · tic. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "karyokinetic" have?
"karyokinetic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "karyokinetic" into syllables?
"karyokinetic" is divided into syllables as: ka · ryo · ki · ne · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "karyokinetic"?
The Scrabble score for "karyokinetic" is 25 points.
Using “karyokinetic” in writing
"karyokinetic" (ka · ryo · ki · ne · tic) 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, “karyokinetic” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.