How many syllables in “chromatography”?
syllables in "chromatography"
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
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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.