How many syllables in “polysaccharide”?
syllables in "polysaccharide"
Word details
Syllables
5
pol · ysa · cch · ari · de
Letters
14
p · o · l · y · s · a · c · c · h · a · r · i · d · e
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “polysaccharide”
The word “polysaccharide” contains 5 syllables, divided as pol · ysa · cch · ari · de. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "polysaccharide" have?
"polysaccharide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polysaccharide" into syllables?
"polysaccharide" is divided into syllables as: pol · ysa · cch · ari · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "polysaccharide"?
The Scrabble score for "polysaccharide" is 27 points.
Using “polysaccharide” in writing
"polysaccharide" (pol · ysa · cch · ari · de) 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, “polysaccharide” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.