How many syllables in “organochlorine”?
syllables in "organochlorine"
Word details
Syllables
5
org · ano · chl · ori · ne
Letters
14
o · r · g · a · n · o · c · h · l · o · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
20
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About the word “organochlorine”
The word “organochlorine” contains 5 syllables, divided as org · ano · chl · ori · ne. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "organochlorine" have?
"organochlorine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "organochlorine" into syllables?
"organochlorine" is divided into syllables as: org · ano · chl · ori · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "organochlorine"?
The Scrabble score for "organochlorine" is 20 points.
Using “organochlorine” in writing
"organochlorine" (org · ano · chl · ori · 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, “organochlorine” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.