How many syllables in “electrolysis”?
syllables in "electrolysis"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · lec · tro · ly · sis
Letters
12
e · l · e · c · t · r · o · l · y · s · i · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “electrolysis”
The word “electrolysis” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · lec · tro · ly · sis. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "electrolysis" have?
"electrolysis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "electrolysis" into syllables?
"electrolysis" is divided into syllables as: e · lec · tro · ly · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "electrolysis"?
The Scrabble score for "electrolysis" is 17 points.
Using “electrolysis” in writing
"electrolysis" (e · lec · tro · 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, “electrolysis” 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.