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How many syllables in “oxyhydrogen”?

5

syllables in "oxyhydrogen"

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Word details

Syllables

5

o · xy · hy · dro · gen

Letters

11

o · x · y · h · y · d · r · o · g · e · n

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
x8
y4
h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
g2
e1
n1

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About the word “oxyhydrogen

The word oxyhydrogen contains 5 syllables, divided as o · xy · hy · dro · gen. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "oxyhydrogen" have?

"oxyhydrogen" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "oxyhydrogen" into syllables?

"oxyhydrogen" is divided into syllables as: o · xy · hy · dro · gen.

What is the Scrabble score for "oxyhydrogen"?

The Scrabble score for "oxyhydrogen" is 29 points.

Using “oxyhydrogen” in writing

"oxyhydrogen" (o · xy · hy · dro · gen) 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, oxyhydrogen is worth 29 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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