How many syllables in “posttranslational”?
syllables in "posttranslational"
Word details
Syllables
5
postt · ransl · ation · al
Letters
17
p · o · s · t · t · r · a · n · s · l · a · t · i · o · n · a · l
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “posttranslational”
The word “posttranslational” contains 5 syllables, divided as postt · ransl · ation · al. It has 17 letters.
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How many syllables does "posttranslational" have?
"posttranslational" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "posttranslational" into syllables?
"posttranslational" is divided into syllables as: postt · ransl · ation · al.
What is the Scrabble score for "posttranslational"?
The Scrabble score for "posttranslational" is 19 points.
Using “posttranslational” in writing
"posttranslational" (postt · ransl · ation · al) 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, “posttranslational” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.