How many syllables in “tricarboxylic”?
syllables in "tricarboxylic"
Word details
Syllables
5
tri · car · bo · xy · lic
Letters
13
t · r · i · c · a · r · b · o · x · y · l · i · c
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “tricarboxylic”
The word “tricarboxylic” contains 5 syllables, divided as tri · car · bo · xy · lic. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tricarboxylic" have?
"tricarboxylic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tricarboxylic" into syllables?
"tricarboxylic" is divided into syllables as: tri · car · bo · xy · lic.
What is the Scrabble score for "tricarboxylic"?
The Scrabble score for "tricarboxylic" is 29 points.
Using “tricarboxylic” in writing
"tricarboxylic" (tri · car · bo · xy · lic) 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, “tricarboxylic” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.