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How many syllables in “orthogenetic”?

5

syllables in "orthogenetic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

or · tho · ge · ne · tic

Letters

12

o · r · t · h · o · g · e · n · e · t · i · c

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
t1
h4
o1
g2
e1
n1
e1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “orthogenetic

The word orthogenetic contains 5 syllables, divided as or · tho · ge · ne · tic. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "orthogenetic" have?

"orthogenetic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "orthogenetic" into syllables?

"orthogenetic" is divided into syllables as: or · tho · ge · ne · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "orthogenetic"?

The Scrabble score for "orthogenetic" is 18 points.

Using “orthogenetic” in writing

"orthogenetic" (or · tho · 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, orthogenetic is worth 18 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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