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How many syllables in “chlortetracycline”?

5

syllables in "chlortetracycline"

chlortetracycline
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Word details

Syllables

5

chlo · rtet · racy · clin · e

Letters

17

c · h · l · o · r · t · e · t · r · a · c · y · c · l · i · n · e

Scrabble

29

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
l1
o1
r1
t1
e1
t1
r1
a1
c3
y4
c3
l1
i1
n1
e1

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About the word “chlortetracycline

The word chlortetracycline contains 5 syllables, divided as chlo · rtet · racy · clin · e. It has 17 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "chlortetracycline" have?

"chlortetracycline" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "chlortetracycline" into syllables?

"chlortetracycline" is divided into syllables as: chlo · rtet · racy · clin · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "chlortetracycline"?

The Scrabble score for "chlortetracycline" is 29 points.

Using “chlortetracycline” in writing

"chlortetracycline" (chlo · rtet · racy · clin · e) 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, chlortetracycline 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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