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How many syllables in “tetrodotoxins”?

5

syllables in "tetrodotoxins"

tetrodotoxins
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Word details

Syllables

5

te · tro · do · to · xins

Letters

13

t · e · t · r · o · d · o · t · o · x · i · n · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
e1
t1
r1
o1
d2
o1
t1
o1
x8
i1
n1
s1

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About the word “tetrodotoxins

The word tetrodotoxins contains 5 syllables, divided as te · tro · do · to · xins. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tetrodotoxins" have?

"tetrodotoxins" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "tetrodotoxins" into syllables?

"tetrodotoxins" is divided into syllables as: te · tro · do · to · xins.

What is the Scrabble score for "tetrodotoxins"?

The Scrabble score for "tetrodotoxins" is 21 points.

Using “tetrodotoxins” in writing

"tetrodotoxins" (te · tro · do · to · xins) 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, tetrodotoxins is worth 21 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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