How many syllables in “ketonic”?
syllables in "ketonic"
Word details
Syllables
3
ke · to · nic
Letters
7
k · e · t · o · n · i · c
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “ketonic”
The word “ketonic” contains 3 syllables, divided as ke · to · nic. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ketonic" have?
"ketonic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ketonic" into syllables?
"ketonic" is divided into syllables as: ke · to · nic.
What is the Scrabble score for "ketonic"?
The Scrabble score for "ketonic" is 13 points.
Using “ketonic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ketonic" (ke · to · nic) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “ketonic” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “ketonic”
The letters in “ketonic” can be rearranged to spell one other word: kenotic.