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How many syllables in “cyclohexanone”?

5

syllables in "cyclohexanone"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cyc · loh · exa · non · e

Letters

13

c · y · c · l · o · h · e · x · a · n · o · n · e

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
y4
c3
l1
o1
h4
e1
x8
a1
n1
o1
n1
e1

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About the word “cyclohexanone

The word cyclohexanone contains 5 syllables, divided as cyc · loh · exa · non · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cyclohexanone" have?

"cyclohexanone" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cyclohexanone" into syllables?

"cyclohexanone" is divided into syllables as: cyc · loh · exa · non · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "cyclohexanone"?

The Scrabble score for "cyclohexanone" is 30 points.

Using “cyclohexanone” in writing

"cyclohexanone" (cyc · loh · exa · non · e) 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, cyclohexanone 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.

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