How many syllables in “neurochemical”?
syllables in "neurochemical"
Word details
Syllables
5
neu · roc · he · mi · cal
Letters
13
n · e · u · r · o · c · h · e · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “neurochemical”
The word “neurochemical” contains 5 syllables, divided as neu · roc · he · mi · cal. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "neurochemical" have?
"neurochemical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "neurochemical" into syllables?
"neurochemical" is divided into syllables as: neu · roc · he · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "neurochemical"?
The Scrabble score for "neurochemical" is 22 points.
Using “neurochemical” in writing
"neurochemical" (neu · roc · he · mi · cal) 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, “neurochemical” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.