How many syllables in “melanosomes”?
syllables in "melanosomes"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · la · no · so · mes
Letters
11
m · e · l · a · n · o · s · o · m · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “melanosomes”
The word “melanosomes” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · la · no · so · mes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "melanosomes" have?
"melanosomes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "melanosomes" into syllables?
"melanosomes" is divided into syllables as: me · la · no · so · mes.
What is the Scrabble score for "melanosomes"?
The Scrabble score for "melanosomes" is 15 points.
Using “melanosomes” in writing
"melanosomes" (me · la · no · so · mes) 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, “melanosomes” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.