How many syllables in “chromatids”?
syllables in "chromatids"
Word details
Syllables
3
chro · ma · tids
Letters
10
c · h · r · o · m · a · t · i · d · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “chromatids”
The word “chromatids” contains 3 syllables, divided as chro · ma · tids. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chromatids" have?
"chromatids" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chromatids" into syllables?
"chromatids" is divided into syllables as: chro · ma · tids.
What is the Scrabble score for "chromatids"?
The Scrabble score for "chromatids" is 18 points.
Using “chromatids” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chromatids" (chro · ma · tids) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “chromatids” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “chromatids”
The letters in “chromatids” can be rearranged to spell one other word: dichromats.