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How many syllables in “tetrahymenas”?

5

syllables in "tetrahymenas"

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Word details

Syllables

5

te · tra · hy · me · nas

Letters

12

t · e · t · r · a · h · y · m · e · n · a · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
e1
t1
r1
a1
h4
y4
m3
e1
n1
a1
s1

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About the word “tetrahymenas

The word tetrahymenas contains 5 syllables, divided as te · tra · hy · me · nas. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tetrahymenas" have?

"tetrahymenas" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "tetrahymenas" into syllables?

"tetrahymenas" is divided into syllables as: te · tra · hy · me · nas.

What is the Scrabble score for "tetrahymenas"?

The Scrabble score for "tetrahymenas" is 20 points.

Using “tetrahymenas” in writing

"tetrahymenas" (te · tra · hy · me · nas) 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, tetrahymenas 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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