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How many syllables in “kinases”?

2

syllables in "kinases"

kinases
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Word details

Syllables

2

kina · ses

Letters

7

k · i · n · a · s · e · s

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

k5
i1
n1
a1
s1
e1
s1

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About the word “kinases

The word kinases contains 2 syllables, divided as kina · ses. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "kinases" have?

"kinases" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "kinases" into syllables?

"kinases" is divided into syllables as: kina · ses.

What is the Scrabble score for "kinases"?

The Scrabble score for "kinases" is 11 points.

Using “kinases” in writing

Two-syllable words like "kinases" (kina · ses) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, kinases is worth 11 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.

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