How many syllables in “pathogens”?
syllables in "pathogens"
Word details
Syllables
3
pat · ho · gens
Letters
9
p · a · t · h · o · g · e · n · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “pathogens”
The word “pathogens” contains 3 syllables, divided as pat · ho · gens. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pathogens" have?
"pathogens" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pathogens" into syllables?
"pathogens" is divided into syllables as: pat · ho · gens.
What is the Scrabble score for "pathogens"?
The Scrabble score for "pathogens" is 15 points.
Using “pathogens” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pathogens" (pat · ho · gens) 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, “pathogens” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “pathogens”
The letters in “pathogens” can be rearranged to spell one other word: heptagons.