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How many syllables in “crocidolites”?

5

syllables in "crocidolites"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cro · ci · do · li · tes

Letters

12

c · r · o · c · i · d · o · l · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
r1
o1
c3
i1
d2
o1
l1
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “crocidolites

The word crocidolites contains 5 syllables, divided as cro · ci · do · li · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "crocidolites" have?

"crocidolites" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "crocidolites" into syllables?

"crocidolites" is divided into syllables as: cro · ci · do · li · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "crocidolites"?

The Scrabble score for "crocidolites" is 17 points.

Using “crocidolites” in writing

"crocidolites" (cro · ci · do · li · tes) 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, crocidolites is worth 17 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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