How many syllables in “hydroxylation”?
syllables in "hydroxylation"
Word details
Syllables
5
hydr · oxyl · atio · n
Letters
13
h · y · d · r · o · x · y · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
30
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About the word “hydroxylation”
The word “hydroxylation” contains 5 syllables, divided as hydr · oxyl · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "hydroxylation" have?
"hydroxylation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hydroxylation" into syllables?
"hydroxylation" is divided into syllables as: hydr · oxyl · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydroxylation"?
The Scrabble score for "hydroxylation" is 30 points.
Using “hydroxylation” in writing
"hydroxylation" (hydr · oxyl · atio · n) 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, “hydroxylation” 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.