How many syllables in “microtubule”?
syllables in "microtubule"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · cro · tu · bu · le
Letters
11
m · i · c · r · o · t · u · b · u · l · e
Scrabble
17
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About the word “microtubule”
The word “microtubule” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · cro · tu · bu · le. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "microtubule" have?
"microtubule" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "microtubule" into syllables?
"microtubule" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · tu · bu · le.
What is the Scrabble score for "microtubule"?
The Scrabble score for "microtubule" is 17 points.
Using “microtubule” in writing
"microtubule" (mi · cro · tu · bu · le) 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, “microtubule” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.