How many syllables in “glycine”?
syllables in "glycine"
Word details
Syllables
2
glyc · ine
Letters
7
g · l · y · c · i · n · e
Scrabble
13
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “glycine”
The word “glycine” contains 2 syllables, divided as glyc · ine. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glycine" have?
"glycine" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "glycine" into syllables?
"glycine" is divided into syllables as: glyc · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "glycine"?
The Scrabble score for "glycine" is 13 points.
Using “glycine” in writing
Two-syllable words like "glycine" (glyc · ine) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “glycine” is worth 13 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.