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How many syllables in “exopeptidase”?

5

syllables in "exopeptidase"

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Word details

Syllables

5

exo · pep · tid · ase

Letters

12

e · x · o · p · e · p · t · i · d · a · s · e

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
o1
p3
e1
p3
t1
i1
d2
a1
s1
e1

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About the word “exopeptidase

The word exopeptidase contains 5 syllables, divided as exo · pep · tid · ase. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "exopeptidase" have?

"exopeptidase" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "exopeptidase" into syllables?

"exopeptidase" is divided into syllables as: exo · pep · tid · ase.

What is the Scrabble score for "exopeptidase"?

The Scrabble score for "exopeptidase" is 24 points.

Using “exopeptidase” in writing

"exopeptidase" (exo · pep · tid · ase) 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, exopeptidase is worth 24 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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