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How many syllables in “hydroxylated”?

5

syllables in "hydroxylated"

hydroxylated
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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · dro · xy · la · ted

Letters

12

h · y · d · r · o · x · y · l · a · t · e · d

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
x8
y4
l1
a1
t1
e1
d2

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About the word “hydroxylated

The word hydroxylated contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · dro · xy · la · ted. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydroxylated" have?

"hydroxylated" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hydroxylated" into syllables?

"hydroxylated" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · xy · la · ted.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydroxylated"?

The Scrabble score for "hydroxylated" is 30 points.

Using “hydroxylated” in writing

"hydroxylated" (hy · dro · xy · la · ted) 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, hydroxylated 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.

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