How many syllables in “tetrodotoxin”?
syllables in "tetrodotoxin"
Word details
Syllables
5
te · tro · do · to · xin
Letters
12
t · e · t · r · o · d · o · t · o · x · i · n
Scrabble
20
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About the word “tetrodotoxin”
The word “tetrodotoxin” contains 5 syllables, divided as te · tro · do · to · xin. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "tetrodotoxin" have?
"tetrodotoxin" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tetrodotoxin" into syllables?
"tetrodotoxin" is divided into syllables as: te · tro · do · to · xin.
What is the Scrabble score for "tetrodotoxin"?
The Scrabble score for "tetrodotoxin" is 20 points.
Using “tetrodotoxin” in writing
"tetrodotoxin" (te · tro · do · to · xin) 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, “tetrodotoxin” 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.