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How many syllables in “polyribosome”?

5

syllables in "polyribosome"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pol · yri · bos · ome

Letters

12

p · o · l · y · r · i · b · o · s · o · m · e

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
o1
l1
y4
r1
i1
b3
o1
s1
o1
m3
e1

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About the word “polyribosome

The word polyribosome contains 5 syllables, divided as pol · yri · bos · ome. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "polyribosome" have?

"polyribosome" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "polyribosome" into syllables?

"polyribosome" is divided into syllables as: pol · yri · bos · ome.

What is the Scrabble score for "polyribosome"?

The Scrabble score for "polyribosome" is 21 points.

Using “polyribosome” in writing

"polyribosome" (pol · yri · bos · ome) 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, polyribosome 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.

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