How many syllables in “chemoprophylaxes”?
syllables in "chemoprophylaxes"
Word details
Syllables
5
chem · opro · phyl · axes
Letters
16
c · h · e · m · o · p · r · o · p · h · y · l · a · x · e · s
Scrabble
40
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “chemoprophylaxes”
The word “chemoprophylaxes” contains 5 syllables, divided as chem · opro · phyl · axes. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chemoprophylaxes" have?
"chemoprophylaxes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chemoprophylaxes" into syllables?
"chemoprophylaxes" is divided into syllables as: chem · opro · phyl · axes.
What is the Scrabble score for "chemoprophylaxes"?
The Scrabble score for "chemoprophylaxes" is 40 points.
Using “chemoprophylaxes” in writing
"chemoprophylaxes" (chem · opro · phyl · axes) 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, “chemoprophylaxes” is worth 40 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.