How many syllables in “protein”?
syllables in "protein"
Word details
Syllables
2
pro · tein
Letters
7
p · r · o · t · e · i · n
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “protein”
The word “protein” contains 2 syllables, divided as pro · tein. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "protein" have?
"protein" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "protein" into syllables?
"protein" is divided into syllables as: pro · tein.
What is the Scrabble score for "protein"?
The Scrabble score for "protein" is 9 points.
Using “protein” in writing
Two-syllable words like "protein" (pro · tein) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “protein” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “protein”
The letters in “protein” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: pointer, tropine.