How many syllables in “dephosphorylate”?
syllables in "dephosphorylate"
Word details
Syllables
5
dep · hos · pho · ryl · ate
Letters
15
d · e · p · h · o · s · p · h · o · r · y · l · a · t · e
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “dephosphorylate”
The word “dephosphorylate” contains 5 syllables, divided as dep · hos · pho · ryl · ate. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dephosphorylate" have?
"dephosphorylate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dephosphorylate" into syllables?
"dephosphorylate" is divided into syllables as: dep · hos · pho · ryl · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "dephosphorylate"?
The Scrabble score for "dephosphorylate" is 29 points.
Using “dephosphorylate” in writing
"dephosphorylate" (dep · hos · pho · ryl · ate) 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, “dephosphorylate” 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.