How many syllables in “borohydrides”?
syllables in "borohydrides"
Word details
Syllables
5
bo · ro · hy · dri · des
Letters
12
b · o · r · o · h · y · d · r · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “borohydrides”
The word “borohydrides” contains 5 syllables, divided as bo · ro · hy · dri · des. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "borohydrides" have?
"borohydrides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "borohydrides" into syllables?
"borohydrides" is divided into syllables as: bo · ro · hy · dri · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "borohydrides"?
The Scrabble score for "borohydrides" is 22 points.
Using “borohydrides” in writing
"borohydrides" (bo · ro · hy · dri · des) 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, “borohydrides” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.