How many syllables in “nucleosynthesis”?
syllables in "nucleosynthesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
nu · cleo · syn · the · sis
Letters
15
n · u · c · l · e · o · s · y · n · t · h · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “nucleosynthesis”
The word “nucleosynthesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as nu · cleo · syn · the · sis. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "nucleosynthesis" have?
"nucleosynthesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nucleosynthesis" into syllables?
"nucleosynthesis" is divided into syllables as: nu · cleo · syn · the · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "nucleosynthesis"?
The Scrabble score for "nucleosynthesis" is 23 points.
Using “nucleosynthesis” in writing
"nucleosynthesis" (nu · cleo · syn · the · sis) 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, “nucleosynthesis” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.