How many syllables in “somatostatin”?
syllables in "somatostatin"
Word details
Syllables
5
so · ma · to · sta · tin
Letters
12
s · o · m · a · t · o · s · t · a · t · i · n
Scrabble
14
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About the word “somatostatin”
The word “somatostatin” contains 5 syllables, divided as so · ma · to · sta · tin. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "somatostatin" have?
"somatostatin" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "somatostatin" into syllables?
"somatostatin" is divided into syllables as: so · ma · to · sta · tin.
What is the Scrabble score for "somatostatin"?
The Scrabble score for "somatostatin" is 14 points.
Using “somatostatin” in writing
"somatostatin" (so · ma · to · sta · tin) 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, “somatostatin” is worth 14 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.