How many syllables in “nitrogenase”?
syllables in "nitrogenase"
Word details
Syllables
4
nit · rog · ena · se
Letters
11
n · i · t · r · o · g · e · n · a · s · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “nitrogenase”
The word “nitrogenase” contains 4 syllables, divided as nit · rog · ena · se. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nitrogenase" have?
"nitrogenase" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "nitrogenase" into syllables?
"nitrogenase" is divided into syllables as: nit · rog · ena · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "nitrogenase"?
The Scrabble score for "nitrogenase" is 12 points.
Using “nitrogenase” in writing
Four-syllable words like "nitrogenase" (nit · rog · ena · se) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “nitrogenase” is worth 12 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 “nitrogenase”
The letters in “nitrogenase” can be rearranged to spell one other word: generations.