How many syllables in “chemoreceptors”?
syllables in "chemoreceptors"
Word details
Syllables
5
che · mo · re · cep · tors
Letters
14
c · h · e · m · o · r · e · c · e · p · t · o · r · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “chemoreceptors”
The word “chemoreceptors” contains 5 syllables, divided as che · mo · re · cep · tors. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "chemoreceptors" have?
"chemoreceptors" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chemoreceptors" into syllables?
"chemoreceptors" is divided into syllables as: che · mo · re · cep · tors.
What is the Scrabble score for "chemoreceptors"?
The Scrabble score for "chemoreceptors" is 25 points.
Using “chemoreceptors” in writing
"chemoreceptors" (che · mo · re · cep · tors) 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, “chemoreceptors” 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.