How many syllables in “acetylcholine”?
syllables in "acetylcholine"
Word details
Syllables
5
ace · tyl · cho · lin · e
Letters
13
a · c · e · t · y · l · c · h · o · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “acetylcholine”
The word “acetylcholine” contains 5 syllables, divided as ace · tyl · cho · lin · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acetylcholine" have?
"acetylcholine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acetylcholine" into syllables?
"acetylcholine" is divided into syllables as: ace · tyl · cho · lin · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "acetylcholine"?
The Scrabble score for "acetylcholine" is 23 points.
Using “acetylcholine” in writing
"acetylcholine" (ace · tyl · cho · lin · e) 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, “acetylcholine” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.