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How many syllables in “acetanilid”?

5

syllables in "acetanilid"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · ce · ta · ni · lid

Letters

10

a · c · e · t · a · n · i · l · i · d

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
e1
t1
a1
n1
i1
l1
i1
d2

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About the word “acetanilid

The word acetanilid contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ce · ta · ni · lid. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "acetanilid" have?

"acetanilid" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "acetanilid" into syllables?

"acetanilid" is divided into syllables as: a · ce · ta · ni · lid.

What is the Scrabble score for "acetanilid"?

The Scrabble score for "acetanilid" is 13 points.

Using “acetanilid” in writing

"acetanilid" (a · ce · ta · ni · lid) 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, acetanilid is worth 13 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.

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