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How many syllables in “ovariectomized”?

5

syllables in "ovariectomized"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ova · rie · cto · miz · ed

Letters

14

o · v · a · r · i · e · c · t · o · m · i · z · e · d

Scrabble

31

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
v4
a1
r1
i1
e1
c3
t1
o1
m3
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “ovariectomized

The word ovariectomized contains 5 syllables, divided as ova · rie · cto · miz · ed. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ovariectomized" have?

"ovariectomized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "ovariectomized" into syllables?

"ovariectomized" is divided into syllables as: ova · rie · cto · miz · ed.

What is the Scrabble score for "ovariectomized"?

The Scrabble score for "ovariectomized" is 31 points.

Using “ovariectomized” in writing

"ovariectomized" (ova · rie · cto · miz · ed) 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, ovariectomized is worth 31 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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