How many syllables in “chemotherapy”?
syllables in "chemotherapy"
Word details
Syllables
5
che · mot · he · ra · py
Letters
12
c · h · e · m · o · t · h · e · r · a · p · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “chemotherapy”
The word “chemotherapy” contains 5 syllables, divided as che · mot · he · ra · py. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chemotherapy" have?
"chemotherapy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chemotherapy" into syllables?
"chemotherapy" is divided into syllables as: che · mot · he · ra · py.
What is the Scrabble score for "chemotherapy"?
The Scrabble score for "chemotherapy" is 27 points.
Using “chemotherapy” in writing
"chemotherapy" (che · mot · he · ra · py) 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, “chemotherapy” 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.