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How many syllables in “lyophilised”?

3

syllables in "lyophilised"

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Word details

Syllables

3

lyop · hili · sed

Letters

11

l · y · o · p · h · i · l · i · s · e · d

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
y4
o1
p3
h4
i1
l1
i1
s1
e1
d2

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About the word “lyophilised

The word lyophilised contains 3 syllables, divided as lyop · hili · sed. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lyophilised" have?

"lyophilised" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "lyophilised" into syllables?

"lyophilised" is divided into syllables as: lyop · hili · sed.

What is the Scrabble score for "lyophilised"?

The Scrabble score for "lyophilised" is 20 points.

Using “lyophilised” in writing

Three-syllable words like "lyophilised" (lyop · hili · sed) 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, lyophilised is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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