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How many syllables in “hemihydrates”?

5

syllables in "hemihydrates"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · mi · hy · dra · tes

Letters

12

h · e · m · i · h · y · d · r · a · t · e · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
m3
i1
h4
y4
d2
r1
a1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “hemihydrates

The word hemihydrates contains 5 syllables, divided as he · mi · hy · dra · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hemihydrates" have?

"hemihydrates" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hemihydrates" into syllables?

"hemihydrates" is divided into syllables as: he · mi · hy · dra · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "hemihydrates"?

The Scrabble score for "hemihydrates" is 24 points.

Using “hemihydrates” in writing

"hemihydrates" (he · mi · hy · dra · 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, hemihydrates 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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