How many syllables in “hydroxyapatite”?
syllables in "hydroxyapatite"
Word details
Syllables
5
hyd · rox · yap · ati · te
Letters
14
h · y · d · r · o · x · y · a · p · a · t · i · t · e
Scrabble
33
points
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About the word “hydroxyapatite”
The word “hydroxyapatite” contains 5 syllables, divided as hyd · rox · yap · ati · te. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hydroxyapatite" have?
"hydroxyapatite" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hydroxyapatite" into syllables?
"hydroxyapatite" is divided into syllables as: hyd · rox · yap · ati · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydroxyapatite"?
The Scrabble score for "hydroxyapatite" is 33 points.
Using “hydroxyapatite” in writing
"hydroxyapatite" (hyd · rox · yap · ati · te) 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, “hydroxyapatite” is worth 33 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.