How many syllables in “mononucleotide”?
syllables in "mononucleotide"
Word details
Syllables
5
mon · onu · cle · oti · de
Letters
14
m · o · n · o · n · u · c · l · e · o · t · i · d · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “mononucleotide”
The word “mononucleotide” contains 5 syllables, divided as mon · onu · cle · oti · de. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mononucleotide" have?
"mononucleotide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mononucleotide" into syllables?
"mononucleotide" is divided into syllables as: mon · onu · cle · oti · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "mononucleotide"?
The Scrabble score for "mononucleotide" is 19 points.
Using “mononucleotide” in writing
"mononucleotide" (mon · onu · cle · oti · de) 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, “mononucleotide” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.