How many syllables in “triglycerides”?
syllables in "triglycerides"
Word details
Syllables
5
tri · gly · ce · ri · des
Letters
13
t · r · i · g · l · y · c · e · r · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “triglycerides”
The word “triglycerides” contains 5 syllables, divided as tri · gly · ce · ri · des. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "triglycerides" have?
"triglycerides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "triglycerides" into syllables?
"triglycerides" is divided into syllables as: tri · gly · ce · ri · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "triglycerides"?
The Scrabble score for "triglycerides" is 20 points.
Using “triglycerides” in writing
"triglycerides" (tri · gly · ce · ri · des) 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, “triglycerides” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.