S

How many syllables in “oxygenator”?

5

syllables in "oxygenator"

oxygenator
database

Word details

Syllables

5

o · xy · ge · na · tor

Letters

10

o · x · y · g · e · n · a · t · o · r

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
x8
y4
g2
e1
n1
a1
t1
o1
r1

Count another word

About the word “oxygenator

The word oxygenator contains 5 syllables, divided as o · xy · ge · na · tor. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "oxygenator" have?

"oxygenator" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "oxygenator" into syllables?

"oxygenator" is divided into syllables as: o · xy · ge · na · tor.

What is the Scrabble score for "oxygenator"?

The Scrabble score for "oxygenator" is 21 points.

Using “oxygenator” in writing

"oxygenator" (o · xy · ge · na · tor) 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, oxygenator 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.

Related articles