How many syllables in “monosaccharide”?
syllables in "monosaccharide"
Word details
Syllables
5
mon · osa · cch · ari · de
Letters
14
m · o · n · o · s · a · c · c · h · a · r · i · d · e
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “monosaccharide”
The word “monosaccharide” contains 5 syllables, divided as mon · osa · cch · ari · de. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "monosaccharide" have?
"monosaccharide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "monosaccharide" into syllables?
"monosaccharide" is divided into syllables as: mon · osa · cch · ari · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "monosaccharide"?
The Scrabble score for "monosaccharide" is 24 points.
Using “monosaccharide” in writing
"monosaccharide" (mon · osa · cch · ari · 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, “monosaccharide” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.