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How many syllables in “achlorhydria”?

4

syllables in "achlorhydria"

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Word details

Syllables

4

ac · hlor · hy · dria

Letters

12

a · c · h · l · o · r · h · y · d · r · i · a

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
h4
l1
o1
r1
h4
y4
d2
r1
i1
a1

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About the word “achlorhydria

The word achlorhydria contains 4 syllables, divided as ac · hlor · hy · dria. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "achlorhydria" have?

"achlorhydria" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "achlorhydria" into syllables?

"achlorhydria" is divided into syllables as: ac · hlor · hy · dria.

What is the Scrabble score for "achlorhydria"?

The Scrabble score for "achlorhydria" is 24 points.

Using “achlorhydria” in writing

Four-syllable words like "achlorhydria" (ac · hlor · hy · dria) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, achlorhydria is worth 24 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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