How many syllables in “amphetamines”?
syllables in "amphetamines"
Word details
Syllables
5
am · phe · ta · mi · nes
Letters
12
a · m · p · h · e · t · a · m · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “amphetamines”
The word “amphetamines” contains 5 syllables, divided as am · phe · ta · mi · nes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "amphetamines" have?
"amphetamines" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "amphetamines" into syllables?
"amphetamines" is divided into syllables as: am · phe · ta · mi · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "amphetamines"?
The Scrabble score for "amphetamines" is 21 points.
Using “amphetamines” in writing
"amphetamines" (am · phe · ta · mi · nes) 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, “amphetamines” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.