How many syllables in “megakaryocyte”?
syllables in "megakaryocyte"
Word details
Syllables
5
meg · aka · ryo · cyt · e
Letters
13
m · e · g · a · k · a · r · y · o · c · y · t · e
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “megakaryocyte”
The word “megakaryocyte” contains 5 syllables, divided as meg · aka · ryo · cyt · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "megakaryocyte" have?
"megakaryocyte" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "megakaryocyte" into syllables?
"megakaryocyte" is divided into syllables as: meg · aka · ryo · cyt · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "megakaryocyte"?
The Scrabble score for "megakaryocyte" is 28 points.
Using “megakaryocyte” in writing
"megakaryocyte" (meg · aka · ryo · cyt · e) 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, “megakaryocyte” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.