How many syllables in “glycosylation”?
syllables in "glycosylation"
Word details
Syllables
5
glyc · osyl · atio · n
Letters
13
g · l · y · c · o · s · y · l · a · t · i · o · n
Scrabble
22
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About the word “glycosylation”
The word “glycosylation” contains 5 syllables, divided as glyc · osyl · atio · n. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glycosylation" have?
"glycosylation" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "glycosylation" into syllables?
"glycosylation" is divided into syllables as: glyc · osyl · atio · n.
What is the Scrabble score for "glycosylation"?
The Scrabble score for "glycosylation" is 22 points.
Using “glycosylation” in writing
"glycosylation" (glyc · osyl · atio · n) 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, “glycosylation” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.