How many syllables in “hemicellulose”?
syllables in "hemicellulose"
Word details
Syllables
5
hem · ice · llu · los · e
Letters
13
h · e · m · i · c · e · l · l · u · l · o · s · e
Scrabble
20
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About the word “hemicellulose”
The word “hemicellulose” contains 5 syllables, divided as hem · ice · llu · los · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hemicellulose" have?
"hemicellulose" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hemicellulose" into syllables?
"hemicellulose" is divided into syllables as: hem · ice · llu · los · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "hemicellulose"?
The Scrabble score for "hemicellulose" is 20 points.
Using “hemicellulose” in writing
"hemicellulose" (hem · ice · llu · los · 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, “hemicellulose” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.