How many syllables in “metagenetic”?
syllables in "metagenetic"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · ge · ne · tic
Letters
11
m · e · t · a · g · e · n · e · t · i · c
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “metagenetic”
The word “metagenetic” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · ge · ne · tic. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "metagenetic" have?
"metagenetic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metagenetic" into syllables?
"metagenetic" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · ge · ne · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "metagenetic"?
The Scrabble score for "metagenetic" is 16 points.
Using “metagenetic” in writing
"metagenetic" (me · ta · ge · 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, “metagenetic” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.