How many syllables in “photochemical”?
syllables in "photochemical"
Word details
Syllables
5
pho · toc · he · mi · cal
Letters
13
p · h · o · t · o · c · h · e · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “photochemical”
The word “photochemical” contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · toc · he · mi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "photochemical" have?
"photochemical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "photochemical" into syllables?
"photochemical" is divided into syllables as: pho · toc · he · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "photochemical"?
The Scrabble score for "photochemical" is 27 points.
Using “photochemical” in writing
"photochemical" (pho · toc · 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, “photochemical” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.