How many syllables in “metabolites”?
syllables in "metabolites"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · ta · bo · li · tes
Letters
11
m · e · t · a · b · o · l · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “metabolites”
The word “metabolites” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · ta · bo · li · tes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "metabolites" have?
"metabolites" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "metabolites" into syllables?
"metabolites" is divided into syllables as: me · ta · bo · li · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "metabolites"?
The Scrabble score for "metabolites" is 15 points.
Using “metabolites” in writing
"metabolites" (me · ta · bo · li · tes) 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, “metabolites” 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.