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How many syllables in “tricarboxylic”?

5

syllables in "tricarboxylic"

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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

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
i1
c3
a1
r1
b3
o1
x8
y4
l1
i1
c3

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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.

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