How many syllables in “polypeptides”?
syllables in "polypeptides"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ly · pep · ti · des
Letters
12
p · o · l · y · p · e · p · t · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
22
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About the word “polypeptides”
The word “polypeptides” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · pep · ti · des. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "polypeptides" have?
"polypeptides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polypeptides" into syllables?
"polypeptides" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · pep · ti · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "polypeptides"?
The Scrabble score for "polypeptides" is 22 points.
Using “polypeptides” in writing
"polypeptides" (po · ly · 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, “polypeptides” 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.