How many syllables in “hydroxyproline”?
syllables in "hydroxyproline"
Word details
Syllables
5
hyd · rox · ypr · oli · ne
Letters
14
h · y · d · r · o · x · y · p · r · o · l · i · n · e
Scrabble
33
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About the word “hydroxyproline”
The word “hydroxyproline” contains 5 syllables, divided as hyd · rox · ypr · oli · ne. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "hydroxyproline" have?
"hydroxyproline" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hydroxyproline" into syllables?
"hydroxyproline" is divided into syllables as: hyd · rox · ypr · oli · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydroxyproline"?
The Scrabble score for "hydroxyproline" is 33 points.
Using “hydroxyproline” in writing
"hydroxyproline" (hyd · rox · ypr · oli · ne) 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, “hydroxyproline” 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.