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How many syllables in “chemotaxonomic”?

6

syllables in "chemotaxonomic"

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Word details

Syllables

6

che · mo · ta · xo · no · mic

Letters

14

c · h · e · m · o · t · a · x · o · n · o · m · i · c

Scrabble

32

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
e1
m3
o1
t1
a1
x8
o1
n1
o1
m3
i1
c3

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About the word “chemotaxonomic

The word chemotaxonomic contains 6 syllables, divided as che · mo · ta · xo · no · mic. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "chemotaxonomic" have?

"chemotaxonomic" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "chemotaxonomic" into syllables?

"chemotaxonomic" is divided into syllables as: che · mo · ta · xo · no · mic.

What is the Scrabble score for "chemotaxonomic"?

The Scrabble score for "chemotaxonomic" is 32 points.

Using “chemotaxonomic” in writing

With 6 syllables, "chemotaxonomic" (che · mo · ta · xo · no · mic) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, chemotaxonomic is worth 32 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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