How many syllables in “polycarbonate”?
syllables in "polycarbonate"
Word details
Syllables
5
pol · yca · rbo · nat · e
Letters
13
p · o · l · y · c · a · r · b · o · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “polycarbonate”
The word “polycarbonate” contains 5 syllables, divided as pol · yca · rbo · nat · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "polycarbonate" have?
"polycarbonate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polycarbonate" into syllables?
"polycarbonate" is divided into syllables as: pol · yca · rbo · nat · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "polycarbonate"?
The Scrabble score for "polycarbonate" is 22 points.
Using “polycarbonate” in writing
"polycarbonate" (pol · yca · rbo · nat · 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, “polycarbonate” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.