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How many syllables in “palingenetic”?

5

syllables in "palingenetic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pa · lin · ge · ne · tic

Letters

12

p · a · l · i · n · g · e · n · e · t · i · c

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
a1
l1
i1
n1
g2
e1
n1
e1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “palingenetic

The word palingenetic contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · lin · ge · ne · tic. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "palingenetic" have?

"palingenetic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "palingenetic" into syllables?

"palingenetic" is divided into syllables as: pa · lin · ge · ne · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "palingenetic"?

The Scrabble score for "palingenetic" is 17 points.

Using “palingenetic” in writing

"palingenetic" (pa · lin · 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, palingenetic is worth 17 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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