How many syllables in “allopurinol”?
syllables in "allopurinol"
Word details
Syllables
5
al · lo · pu · ri · nol
Letters
11
a · l · l · o · p · u · r · i · n · o · l
Scrabble
13
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About the word “allopurinol”
The word “allopurinol” contains 5 syllables, divided as al · lo · pu · ri · nol. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "allopurinol" have?
"allopurinol" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "allopurinol" into syllables?
"allopurinol" is divided into syllables as: al · lo · pu · ri · nol.
What is the Scrabble score for "allopurinol"?
The Scrabble score for "allopurinol" is 13 points.
Using “allopurinol” in writing
"allopurinol" (al · lo · pu · ri · nol) 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, “allopurinol” 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.