How many syllables in “phenylalanine”?
syllables in "phenylalanine"
Word details
Syllables
5
phe · nyl · ala · nin · e
Letters
13
p · h · e · n · y · l · a · l · a · n · i · n · e
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “phenylalanine”
The word “phenylalanine” contains 5 syllables, divided as phe · nyl · ala · nin · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "phenylalanine" have?
"phenylalanine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "phenylalanine" into syllables?
"phenylalanine" is divided into syllables as: phe · nyl · ala · nin · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "phenylalanine"?
The Scrabble score for "phenylalanine" is 21 points.
Using “phenylalanine” in writing
"phenylalanine" (phe · nyl · ala · nin · e) 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, “phenylalanine” 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.