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How many syllables in “cholecystites”?

5

syllables in "cholecystites"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cho · le · cy · sti · tes

Letters

13

c · h · o · l · e · c · y · s · t · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
o1
l1
e1
c3
y4
s1
t1
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “cholecystites

The word cholecystites contains 5 syllables, divided as cho · le · cy · sti · tes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cholecystites" have?

"cholecystites" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cholecystites" into syllables?

"cholecystites" is divided into syllables as: cho · le · cy · sti · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "cholecystites"?

The Scrabble score for "cholecystites" is 23 points.

Using “cholecystites” in writing

"cholecystites" (cho · le · cy · sti · tes) 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, cholecystites is worth 23 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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