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How many syllables in “spermatogenic”?

5

syllables in "spermatogenic"

spermatogenic
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Word details

Syllables

5

sper · ma · to · ge · nic

Letters

13

s · p · e · r · m · a · t · o · g · e · n · i · c

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
p3
e1
r1
m3
a1
t1
o1
g2
e1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “spermatogenic

The word spermatogenic contains 5 syllables, divided as sper · ma · to · ge · nic. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "spermatogenic" have?

"spermatogenic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "spermatogenic" into syllables?

"spermatogenic" is divided into syllables as: sper · ma · to · ge · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "spermatogenic"?

The Scrabble score for "spermatogenic" is 20 points.

Using “spermatogenic” in writing

"spermatogenic" (sper · ma · to · ge · nic) 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, spermatogenic is worth 20 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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