How many syllables in “galactosidase”?
syllables in "galactosidase"
Word details
Syllables
5
gal · act · osi · das · e
Letters
13
g · a · l · a · c · t · o · s · i · d · a · s · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “galactosidase”
The word “galactosidase” contains 5 syllables, divided as gal · act · osi · das · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "galactosidase" have?
"galactosidase" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "galactosidase" into syllables?
"galactosidase" is divided into syllables as: gal · act · osi · das · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "galactosidase"?
The Scrabble score for "galactosidase" is 17 points.
Using “galactosidase” in writing
"galactosidase" (gal · act · osi · das · e) 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, “galactosidase” 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.