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How many syllables in “anaphylactic”?

5

syllables in "anaphylactic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · nap · hy · lac · tic

Letters

12

a · n · a · p · h · y · l · a · c · t · i · c

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
a1
p3
h4
y4
l1
a1
c3
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “anaphylactic

The word anaphylactic contains 5 syllables, divided as a · nap · hy · lac · tic. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anaphylactic" have?

"anaphylactic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anaphylactic" into syllables?

"anaphylactic" is divided into syllables as: a · nap · hy · lac · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "anaphylactic"?

The Scrabble score for "anaphylactic" is 24 points.

Using “anaphylactic” in writing

"anaphylactic" (a · nap · hy · lac · tic) 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, anaphylactic is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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