How many syllables in “catecholamine”?
syllables in "catecholamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
cat · ech · ola · min · e
Letters
13
c · a · t · e · c · h · o · l · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “catecholamine”
The word “catecholamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as cat · ech · ola · min · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "catecholamine" have?
"catecholamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "catecholamine" into syllables?
"catecholamine" is divided into syllables as: cat · ech · ola · min · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "catecholamine"?
The Scrabble score for "catecholamine" is 22 points.
Using “catecholamine” in writing
"catecholamine" (cat · ech · ola · min · 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, “catecholamine” 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.