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How many syllables in “phospholipase”?

4

syllables in "phospholipase"

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Word details

Syllables

4

phos · phol · ipas · e

Letters

13

p · h · o · s · p · h · o · l · i · p · a · s · e

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
o1
s1
p3
h4
o1
l1
i1
p3
a1
s1
e1

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About the word “phospholipase

The word phospholipase contains 4 syllables, divided as phos · phol · ipas · e. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "phospholipase" have?

"phospholipase" has 4 syllables.

How do you divide "phospholipase" into syllables?

"phospholipase" is divided into syllables as: phos · phol · ipas · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "phospholipase"?

The Scrabble score for "phospholipase" is 25 points.

Using “phospholipase” in writing

Four-syllable words like "phospholipase" (phos · phol · ipas · e) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, phospholipase is worth 25 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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