How many syllables in “oxygenates”?
syllables in "oxygenates"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · xy · ge · na · tes
Letters
10
o · x · y · g · e · n · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “oxygenates”
The word “oxygenates” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · xy · ge · na · tes. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "oxygenates" have?
"oxygenates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oxygenates" into syllables?
"oxygenates" is divided into syllables as: o · xy · ge · na · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "oxygenates"?
The Scrabble score for "oxygenates" is 21 points.
Using “oxygenates” in writing
"oxygenates" (o · xy · ge · na · tes) 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, “oxygenates” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.