How many syllables in “cholelithiasis”?
syllables in "cholelithiasis"
Word details
Syllables
5
cho · le · lit · hia · sis
Letters
14
c · h · o · l · e · l · i · t · h · i · a · s · i · s
Scrabble
22
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About the word “cholelithiasis”
The word “cholelithiasis” contains 5 syllables, divided as cho · le · lit · hia · sis. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cholelithiasis" have?
"cholelithiasis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cholelithiasis" into syllables?
"cholelithiasis" is divided into syllables as: cho · le · lit · hia · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "cholelithiasis"?
The Scrabble score for "cholelithiasis" is 22 points.
Using “cholelithiasis” in writing
"cholelithiasis" (cho · le · lit · hia · sis) 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, “cholelithiasis” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.