How many syllables in “pathogen”?
syllables in "pathogen"
Word details
Syllables
3
pat · ho · gen
Letters
8
p · a · t · h · o · g · e · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “pathogen”
The word “pathogen” contains 3 syllables, divided as pat · ho · gen. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pathogen" have?
"pathogen" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pathogen" into syllables?
"pathogen" is divided into syllables as: pat · ho · gen.
What is the Scrabble score for "pathogen"?
The Scrabble score for "pathogen" is 14 points.
Using “pathogen” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pathogen" (pat · ho · gen) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pathogen” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “pathogen”
The letters in “pathogen” can be rearranged to spell one other word: heptagon.