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How many syllables in “pentapeptides”?

5

syllables in "pentapeptides"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pen · ta · pep · ti · des

Letters

13

p · e · n · t · a · p · e · p · t · i · d · e · s

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
n1
t1
a1
p3
e1
p3
t1
i1
d2
e1
s1

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About the word “pentapeptides

The word pentapeptides contains 5 syllables, divided as pen · ta · pep · ti · des. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pentapeptides" have?

"pentapeptides" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "pentapeptides" into syllables?

"pentapeptides" is divided into syllables as: pen · ta · pep · ti · des.

What is the Scrabble score for "pentapeptides"?

The Scrabble score for "pentapeptides" is 20 points.

Using “pentapeptides” in writing

"pentapeptides" (pen · ta · pep · ti · des) 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, pentapeptides is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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