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How many syllables in “acetonitrile”?

6

syllables in "acetonitrile"

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Word details

Syllables

6

a · ce · to · ni · tri · le

Letters

12

a · c · e · t · o · n · i · t · r · i · l · e

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
e1
t1
o1
n1
i1
t1
r1
i1
l1
e1

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About the word “acetonitrile

The word acetonitrile contains 6 syllables, divided as a · ce · to · ni · tri · le. It has 12 letters.

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How many syllables does "acetonitrile" have?

"acetonitrile" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "acetonitrile" into syllables?

"acetonitrile" is divided into syllables as: a · ce · to · ni · tri · le.

What is the Scrabble score for "acetonitrile"?

The Scrabble score for "acetonitrile" is 14 points.

Using “acetonitrile” in writing

With 6 syllables, "acetonitrile" (a · ce · to · ni · tri · le) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, acetonitrile 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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