How many syllables in “phytochemical”?
syllables in "phytochemical"
Word details
Syllables
5
phy · toc · he · mi · cal
Letters
13
p · h · y · t · o · c · h · e · m · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
30
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “phytochemical”
The word “phytochemical” contains 5 syllables, divided as phy · toc · he · mi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "phytochemical" have?
"phytochemical" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "phytochemical" into syllables?
"phytochemical" is divided into syllables as: phy · toc · he · mi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "phytochemical"?
The Scrabble score for "phytochemical" is 30 points.
Using “phytochemical” in writing
"phytochemical" (phy · 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, “phytochemical” 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.