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How many syllables in “tumorigenic”?

5

syllables in "tumorigenic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

tu · mo · ri · ge · nic

Letters

11

t · u · m · o · r · i · g · e · n · i · c

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
u1
m3
o1
r1
i1
g2
e1
n1
i1
c3

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About the word “tumorigenic

The word tumorigenic contains 5 syllables, divided as tu · mo · ri · ge · nic. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tumorigenic" have?

"tumorigenic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "tumorigenic" into syllables?

"tumorigenic" is divided into syllables as: tu · mo · ri · ge · nic.

What is the Scrabble score for "tumorigenic"?

The Scrabble score for "tumorigenic" is 16 points.

Using “tumorigenic” in writing

"tumorigenic" (tu · mo · ri · 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, tumorigenic is worth 16 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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