How many syllables in “chemoautotrophy”?
syllables in "chemoautotrophy"
Word details
Syllables
5
che · moau · to · trop · hy
Letters
15
c · h · e · m · o · a · u · t · o · t · r · o · p · h · y
Scrabble
30
points
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About the word “chemoautotrophy”
The word “chemoautotrophy” contains 5 syllables, divided as che · moau · to · trop · hy. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chemoautotrophy" have?
"chemoautotrophy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chemoautotrophy" into syllables?
"chemoautotrophy" is divided into syllables as: che · moau · to · trop · hy.
What is the Scrabble score for "chemoautotrophy"?
The Scrabble score for "chemoautotrophy" is 30 points.
Using “chemoautotrophy” in writing
"chemoautotrophy" (che · moau · to · trop · hy) 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, “chemoautotrophy” is worth 30 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.