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How many syllables in “acetanilide”?

5

syllables in "acetanilide"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ace · tan · ili · de

Letters

11

a · c · e · t · a · n · i · l · i · d · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
e1
t1
a1
n1
i1
l1
i1
d2
e1

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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.

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