S

How many syllables in “hydroperoxide”?

5

syllables in "hydroperoxide"

hydroperoxide
database

Word details

Syllables

5

hyd · rop · ero · xid · e

Letters

13

h · y · d · r · o · p · e · r · o · x · i · d · e

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
p3
e1
r1
o1
x8
i1
d2
e1

Count another word

About the word “hydroperoxide

The word hydroperoxide contains 5 syllables, divided as hyd · rop · ero · xid · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydroperoxide" have?

"hydroperoxide" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hydroperoxide" into syllables?

"hydroperoxide" is divided into syllables as: hyd · rop · ero · xid · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydroperoxide"?

The Scrabble score for "hydroperoxide" is 30 points.

Using “hydroperoxide” in writing

"hydroperoxide" (hyd · rop · ero · xid · 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, hydroperoxide is worth 30 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles