How many syllables in “pectinesterases”?
syllables in "pectinesterases"
Word details
Syllables
5
pec · tin · est · era · ses
Letters
15
p · e · c · t · i · n · e · s · t · e · r · a · s · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “pectinesterases”
The word “pectinesterases” contains 5 syllables, divided as pec · tin · est · era · ses. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pectinesterases" have?
"pectinesterases" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pectinesterases" into syllables?
"pectinesterases" is divided into syllables as: pec · tin · est · era · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "pectinesterases"?
The Scrabble score for "pectinesterases" is 19 points.
Using “pectinesterases” in writing
"pectinesterases" (pec · tin · est · era · ses) 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, “pectinesterases” 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.