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How many syllables in “chromatolysis”?

5

syllables in "chromatolysis"

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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

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
r1
o1
m3
a1
t1
o1
l1
y4
s1
i1
s1

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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.

FAQ

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.

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