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How many syllables in “antiburglary”?

5

syllables in "antiburglary"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · ti · bur · gla · ry

Letters

12

a · n · t · i · b · u · r · g · l · a · r · y

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
b3
u1
r1
g2
l1
a1
r1
y4

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About the word “antiburglary

The word antiburglary contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · bur · gla · ry. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antiburglary" have?

"antiburglary" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antiburglary" into syllables?

"antiburglary" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · bur · gla · ry.

What is the Scrabble score for "antiburglary"?

The Scrabble score for "antiburglary" is 18 points.

Using “antiburglary” in writing

"antiburglary" (an · ti · bur · gla · ry) 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, antiburglary is worth 18 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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