How many syllables in “lysogenising”?
syllables in "lysogenising"
Word details
Syllables
5
ly · so · ge · ni · sing
Letters
12
l · y · s · o · g · e · n · i · s · i · n · g
Scrabble
17
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About the word “lysogenising”
The word “lysogenising” contains 5 syllables, divided as ly · so · ge · ni · sing. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "lysogenising" have?
"lysogenising" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "lysogenising" into syllables?
"lysogenising" is divided into syllables as: ly · so · ge · ni · sing.
What is the Scrabble score for "lysogenising"?
The Scrabble score for "lysogenising" is 17 points.
Using “lysogenising” in writing
"lysogenising" (ly · so · ge · ni · sing) 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, “lysogenising” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.