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How many syllables in “teratogenic”?

5

syllables in "teratogenic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

te · ra · to · ge · nic

Letters

11

t · e · r · a · t · o · g · e · n · i · c

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
e1
r1
a1
t1
o1
g2
e1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “teratogenic

The word teratogenic contains 5 syllables, divided as te · ra · to · ge · nic. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "teratogenic" have?

"teratogenic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "teratogenic" into syllables?

"teratogenic" is divided into syllables as: te · ra · to · ge · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "teratogenic"?

The Scrabble score for "teratogenic" is 14 points.

Using “teratogenic” in writing

"teratogenic" (te · ra · 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, teratogenic 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.

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