How many syllables in “galactosemia”?
syllables in "galactosemia"
Word details
Syllables
5
ga · lac · to · se · mia
Letters
12
g · a · l · a · c · t · o · s · e · m · i · a
Scrabble
17
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About the word “galactosemia”
The word “galactosemia” contains 5 syllables, divided as ga · lac · to · se · mia. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "galactosemia" have?
"galactosemia" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "galactosemia" into syllables?
"galactosemia" is divided into syllables as: ga · lac · to · se · mia.
What is the Scrabble score for "galactosemia"?
The Scrabble score for "galactosemia" is 17 points.
Using “galactosemia” in writing
"galactosemia" (ga · lac · to · se · mia) 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, “galactosemia” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.