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How many syllables in “monohydroxy”?

5

syllables in "monohydroxy"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mo · no · hy · dro · xy

Letters

11

m · o · n · o · h · y · d · r · o · x · y

Scrabble

30

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
n1
o1
h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
x8
y4

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About the word “monohydroxy

The word monohydroxy contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · hy · dro · xy. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "monohydroxy" have?

"monohydroxy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "monohydroxy" into syllables?

"monohydroxy" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · hy · dro · xy.

What is the Scrabble score for "monohydroxy"?

The Scrabble score for "monohydroxy" is 30 points.

Using “monohydroxy” in writing

"monohydroxy" (mo · no · hy · dro · xy) 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, monohydroxy 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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