How many syllables in “cycloheximide”?
syllables in "cycloheximide"
Word details
Syllables
5
cyc · loh · exi · mid · e
Letters
13
c · y · c · l · o · h · e · x · i · m · i · d · e
Scrabble
33
points
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About the word “cycloheximide”
The word “cycloheximide” contains 5 syllables, divided as cyc · loh · exi · mid · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cycloheximide" have?
"cycloheximide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cycloheximide" into syllables?
"cycloheximide" is divided into syllables as: cyc · loh · exi · mid · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "cycloheximide"?
The Scrabble score for "cycloheximide" is 33 points.
Using “cycloheximide” in writing
"cycloheximide" (cyc · loh · exi · mid · 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, “cycloheximide” is worth 33 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.