How many syllables in “oxaloacetate”?
syllables in "oxaloacetate"
Word details
Syllables
5
oxa · loa · cet · ate
Letters
12
o · x · a · l · o · a · c · e · t · a · t · e
Scrabble
21
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About the word “oxaloacetate”
The word “oxaloacetate” contains 5 syllables, divided as oxa · loa · cet · ate. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "oxaloacetate" have?
"oxaloacetate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oxaloacetate" into syllables?
"oxaloacetate" is divided into syllables as: oxa · loa · cet · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "oxaloacetate"?
The Scrabble score for "oxaloacetate" is 21 points.
Using “oxaloacetate” in writing
"oxaloacetate" (oxa · loa · cet · ate) 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, “oxaloacetate” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.