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How many syllables in “hypochlorites”?

5

syllables in "hypochlorites"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · poc · hlo · ri · tes

Letters

13

h · y · p · o · c · h · l · o · r · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
o1
c3
h4
l1
o1
r1
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “hypochlorites

The word hypochlorites contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · poc · hlo · ri · tes. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypochlorites" have?

"hypochlorites" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypochlorites" into syllables?

"hypochlorites" is divided into syllables as: hy · poc · hlo · ri · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypochlorites"?

The Scrabble score for "hypochlorites" is 26 points.

Using “hypochlorites” in writing

"hypochlorites" (hy · poc · hlo · ri · tes) 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, hypochlorites is worth 26 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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