How many syllables in “chloramphenicol”?
syllables in "chloramphenicol"
Word details
Syllables
5
chlo · ram · phe · ni · col
Letters
15
c · h · l · o · r · a · m · p · h · e · n · i · c · o · l
Scrabble
29
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About the word “chloramphenicol”
The word “chloramphenicol” contains 5 syllables, divided as chlo · ram · phe · ni · col. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "chloramphenicol" have?
"chloramphenicol" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chloramphenicol" into syllables?
"chloramphenicol" is divided into syllables as: chlo · ram · phe · ni · col.
What is the Scrabble score for "chloramphenicol"?
The Scrabble score for "chloramphenicol" is 29 points.
Using “chloramphenicol” in writing
"chloramphenicol" (chlo · ram · phe · ni · col) 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, “chloramphenicol” 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.