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How many syllables in “lysogenizing”?

5

syllables in "lysogenizing"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ly · so · ge · ni · zing

Letters

12

l · y · s · o · g · e · n · i · z · i · n · g

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
y4
s1
o1
g2
e1
n1
i1
z10
i1
n1
g2

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About the word “lysogenizing

The word lysogenizing contains 5 syllables, divided as ly · so · ge · ni · zing. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lysogenizing" have?

"lysogenizing" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "lysogenizing" into syllables?

"lysogenizing" is divided into syllables as: ly · so · ge · ni · zing.

What is the Scrabble score for "lysogenizing"?

The Scrabble score for "lysogenizing" is 26 points.

Using “lysogenizing” in writing

"lysogenizing" (ly · so · ge · ni · zing) 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, lysogenizing is worth 26 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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