How many syllables in “petrochemical”?
syllables in "petrochemical"
Word details
Syllables
5
pe · troc · he · mi · cal
Letters
13
p · e · t · r · o · c · h · e · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “petrochemical”
The word “petrochemical” contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · troc · he · mi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "petrochemical" have?
"petrochemical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "petrochemical" into syllables?
"petrochemical" is divided into syllables as: pe · troc · he · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "petrochemical"?
The Scrabble score for "petrochemical" is 24 points.
Using “petrochemical” in writing
"petrochemical" (pe · troc · 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, “petrochemical” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “petrochemical”
The letters in “petrochemical” can be rearranged to spell one other word: cephalometric.