How many syllables in “hydroxylated”?
syllables in "hydroxylated"
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
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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.