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How many syllables in “chromatography”?

5

syllables in "chromatography"

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Word details

Syllables

5

chro · ma · to · grap · hy

Letters

14

c · h · r · o · m · a · t · o · g · r · a · p · h · y

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
r1
o1
m3
a1
t1
o1
g2
r1
a1
p3
h4
y4

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About the word “chromatography

The word chromatography contains 5 syllables, divided as chro · ma · to · grap · hy. It has 14 letters.

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How many syllables does "chromatography" have?

"chromatography" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "chromatography" into syllables?

"chromatography" is divided into syllables as: chro · ma · to · grap · hy.

What is the Scrabble score for "chromatography"?

The Scrabble score for "chromatography" is 30 points.

Using “chromatography” in writing

"chromatography" (chro · ma · to · grap · hy) 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, chromatography is worth 30 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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