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How many syllables in “chalcopyrites”?

5

syllables in "chalcopyrites"

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Word details

Syllables

5

chal · co · py · ri · tes

Letters

13

c · h · a · l · c · o · p · y · r · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
a1
l1
c3
o1
p3
y4
r1
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “chalcopyrites

The word chalcopyrites contains 5 syllables, divided as chal · co · py · ri · tes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "chalcopyrites" have?

"chalcopyrites" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "chalcopyrites" into syllables?

"chalcopyrites" is divided into syllables as: chal · co · py · ri · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "chalcopyrites"?

The Scrabble score for "chalcopyrites" is 25 points.

Using “chalcopyrites” in writing

"chalcopyrites" (chal · co · py · ri · tes) 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, chalcopyrites is worth 25 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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