How many syllables in “chalcogenides”?
syllables in "chalcogenides"
Word details
Syllables
5
chal · co · ge · ni · des
Letters
13
c · h · a · l · c · o · g · e · n · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
22
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About the word “chalcogenides”
The word “chalcogenides” contains 5 syllables, divided as chal · co · ge · ni · des. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "chalcogenides" have?
"chalcogenides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chalcogenides" into syllables?
"chalcogenides" is divided into syllables as: chal · co · ge · ni · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "chalcogenides"?
The Scrabble score for "chalcogenides" is 22 points.
Using “chalcogenides” in writing
"chalcogenides" (chal · co · ge · ni · 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, “chalcogenides” 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.