How many syllables in “chemosynthesis”?
syllables in "chemosynthesis"
Word details
Syllables
5
che · mo · syn · the · sis
Letters
14
c · h · e · m · o · s · y · n · t · h · e · s · i · s
Scrabble
27
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About the word “chemosynthesis”
The word “chemosynthesis” contains 5 syllables, divided as che · mo · syn · the · sis. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "chemosynthesis" have?
"chemosynthesis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chemosynthesis" into syllables?
"chemosynthesis" is divided into syllables as: che · mo · syn · the · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "chemosynthesis"?
The Scrabble score for "chemosynthesis" is 27 points.
Using “chemosynthesis” in writing
"chemosynthesis" (che · mo · syn · the · sis) 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, “chemosynthesis” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.