How many syllables in “corticosterone”?
syllables in "corticosterone"
Word details
Syllables
5
cor · tic · ost · ero · ne
Letters
14
c · o · r · t · i · c · o · s · t · e · r · o · n · e
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “corticosterone”
The word “corticosterone” contains 5 syllables, divided as cor · tic · ost · ero · ne. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "corticosterone" have?
"corticosterone" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "corticosterone" into syllables?
"corticosterone" is divided into syllables as: cor · tic · ost · ero · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "corticosterone"?
The Scrabble score for "corticosterone" is 18 points.
Using “corticosterone” in writing
"corticosterone" (cor · tic · ost · ero · ne) 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, “corticosterone” 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.