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How many syllables in “chemosynthetic”?

5

syllables in "chemosynthetic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

che · mo · syn · the · tic

Letters

14

c · h · e · m · o · s · y · n · t · h · e · t · i · c

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
e1
m3
o1
s1
y4
n1
t1
h4
e1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “chemosynthetic

The word chemosynthetic contains 5 syllables, divided as che · mo · syn · the · tic. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "chemosynthetic" have?

"chemosynthetic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "chemosynthetic" into syllables?

"chemosynthetic" is divided into syllables as: che · mo · syn · the · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "chemosynthetic"?

The Scrabble score for "chemosynthetic" is 29 points.

Using “chemosynthetic” in writing

"chemosynthetic" (che · mo · syn · the · tic) 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, chemosynthetic is worth 29 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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