How many syllables in “chromatolysis”?
syllables in "chromatolysis"
Word details
Syllables
5
chro · ma · to · ly · sis
Letters
13
c · h · r · o · m · a · t · o · l · y · s · i · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “chromatolysis”
The word “chromatolysis” contains 5 syllables, divided as chro · ma · to · ly · sis. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "chromatolysis" have?
"chromatolysis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "chromatolysis" into syllables?
"chromatolysis" is divided into syllables as: chro · ma · to · ly · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "chromatolysis"?
The Scrabble score for "chromatolysis" is 23 points.
Using “chromatolysis” in writing
"chromatolysis" (chro · ma · to · ly · 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, “chromatolysis” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.