How many syllables in “acetanilide”?
syllables in "acetanilide"
Word details
Syllables
5
ace · tan · ili · de
Letters
11
a · c · e · t · a · n · i · l · i · d · e
Scrabble
14
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About the word “acetanilide”
The word “acetanilide” contains 5 syllables, divided as ace · tan · ili · de. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acetanilide" have?
"acetanilide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acetanilide" into syllables?
"acetanilide" is divided into syllables as: ace · tan · ili · de.
What is the Scrabble score for "acetanilide"?
The Scrabble score for "acetanilide" is 14 points.
Using “acetanilide” in writing
"acetanilide" (ace · tan · ili · de) 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, “acetanilide” 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.