How many syllables in “cholinesterase”?
syllables in "cholinesterase"
Word details
Syllables
5
cho · lin · est · era · se
Letters
14
c · h · o · l · i · n · e · s · t · e · r · a · s · e
Scrabble
19
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About the word “cholinesterase”
The word “cholinesterase” contains 5 syllables, divided as cho · lin · est · era · se. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "cholinesterase" have?
"cholinesterase" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cholinesterase" into syllables?
"cholinesterase" is divided into syllables as: cho · lin · est · era · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "cholinesterase"?
The Scrabble score for "cholinesterase" is 19 points.
Using “cholinesterase” in writing
"cholinesterase" (cho · lin · est · era · se) 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, “cholinesterase” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.