How many syllables in “glutamine”?
syllables in "glutamine"
Word details
Syllables
3
glu · tam · ine
Letters
9
g · l · u · t · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “glutamine”
The word “glutamine” contains 3 syllables, divided as glu · tam · ine. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glutamine" have?
"glutamine" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "glutamine" into syllables?
"glutamine" is divided into syllables as: glu · tam · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "glutamine"?
The Scrabble score for "glutamine" is 12 points.
Using “glutamine” in writing
Three-syllable words like "glutamine" (glu · tam · ine) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “glutamine” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “glutamine”
The letters in “glutamine” can be rearranged to spell one other word: emulating.