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How many syllables in “phytopathogen”?

5

syllables in "phytopathogen"

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Word details

Syllables

5

phy · to · pat · ho · gen

Letters

13

p · h · y · t · o · p · a · t · h · o · g · e · n

Scrabble

27

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
y4
t1
o1
p3
a1
t1
h4
o1
g2
e1
n1

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About the word “phytopathogen

The word phytopathogen contains 5 syllables, divided as phy · to · pat · ho · gen. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "phytopathogen" have?

"phytopathogen" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "phytopathogen" into syllables?

"phytopathogen" is divided into syllables as: phy · to · pat · ho · gen.

What is the Scrabble score for "phytopathogen"?

The Scrabble score for "phytopathogen" is 27 points.

Using “phytopathogen” in writing

"phytopathogen" (phy · to · pat · ho · 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, phytopathogen is worth 27 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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