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How many syllables in “abortifacient”?

5

syllables in "abortifacient"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · bor · ti · fa · cient

Letters

13

a · b · o · r · t · i · f · a · c · i · e · n · t

Scrabble

20

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Scrabble letter values

a1
b3
o1
r1
t1
i1
f4
a1
c3
i1
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “abortifacient

The word abortifacient contains 5 syllables, divided as a · bor · ti · fa · cient. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "abortifacient" have?

"abortifacient" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "abortifacient" into syllables?

"abortifacient" is divided into syllables as: a · bor · ti · fa · cient.

What is the Scrabble score for "abortifacient"?

The Scrabble score for "abortifacient" is 20 points.

Using “abortifacient” in writing

"abortifacient" (a · bor · ti · fa · cient) 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, abortifacient 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.

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