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How many syllables in “lactone”?

2

syllables in "lactone"

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Word details

Syllables

2

lact · one

Letters

7

l · a · c · t · o · n · e

Scrabble

9

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
a1
c3
t1
o1
n1
e1

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About the word “lactone

The word lactone contains 2 syllables, divided as lact · one. It has 7 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lactone" have?

"lactone" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "lactone" into syllables?

"lactone" is divided into syllables as: lact · one.

What is the Scrabble score for "lactone"?

The Scrabble score for "lactone" is 9 points.

Using “lactone” in writing

Two-syllable words like "lactone" (lact · one) 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, lactone is worth 9 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.

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