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How many syllables in “chlamydospore”?

4

syllables in "chlamydospore"

chlamydospore
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Word details

Syllables

4

chla · mydo · spor · e

Letters

13

c · h · l · a · m · y · d · o · s · p · o · r · e

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
l1
a1
m3
y4
d2
o1
s1
p3
o1
r1
e1

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About the word “chlamydospore

The word chlamydospore contains 4 syllables, divided as chla · mydo · spor · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "chlamydospore" have?

"chlamydospore" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "chlamydospore" into syllables?

"chlamydospore" is divided into syllables as: chla · mydo · spor · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "chlamydospore"?

The Scrabble score for "chlamydospore" is 26 points.

Using “chlamydospore” in writing

Four-syllable words like "chlamydospore" (chla · mydo · spor · e) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, chlamydospore is worth 26 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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