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How many syllables in “hemichordates”?

5

syllables in "hemichordates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · mic · hor · da · tes

Letters

13

h · e · m · i · c · h · o · r · d · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
m3
i1
c3
h4
o1
r1
d2
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “hemichordates

The word hemichordates contains 5 syllables, divided as he · mic · hor · da · tes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hemichordates" have?

"hemichordates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hemichordates" into syllables?

"hemichordates" is divided into syllables as: he · mic · hor · da · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "hemichordates"?

The Scrabble score for "hemichordates" is 24 points.

Using “hemichordates” in writing

"hemichordates" (he · mic · hor · da · 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, hemichordates is worth 24 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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