How many syllables in “hydroxylate”?
syllables in "hydroxylate"
Word details
Syllables
4
hyd · rox · yla · te
Letters
11
h · y · d · r · o · x · y · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
28
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About the word “hydroxylate”
The word “hydroxylate” contains 4 syllables, divided as hyd · rox · yla · te. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hydroxylate" have?
"hydroxylate" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "hydroxylate" into syllables?
"hydroxylate" is divided into syllables as: hyd · rox · yla · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydroxylate"?
The Scrabble score for "hydroxylate" is 28 points.
Using “hydroxylate” in writing
Four-syllable words like "hydroxylate" (hyd · rox · yla · te) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hydroxylate” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.