How many syllables in “carboxylation”?
syllables in "carboxylation"
Word details
Syllables
5
carb · oxyl · atio · n
Letters
13
c · a · r · b · o · x · y · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
27
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About the word “carboxylation”
The word “carboxylation” contains 5 syllables, divided as carb · oxyl · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "carboxylation" have?
"carboxylation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "carboxylation" into syllables?
"carboxylation" is divided into syllables as: carb · oxyl · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "carboxylation"?
The Scrabble score for "carboxylation" is 27 points.
Using “carboxylation” in writing
"carboxylation" (carb · oxyl · atio · n) 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, “carboxylation” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.