How many syllables in “antidepressant”?
syllables in "antidepressant"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · de · pres · sant
Letters
14
a · n · t · i · d · e · p · r · e · s · s · a · n · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “antidepressant”
The word “antidepressant” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · de · pres · sant. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antidepressant" have?
"antidepressant" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antidepressant" into syllables?
"antidepressant" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · de · pres · sant.
What is the Scrabble score for "antidepressant"?
The Scrabble score for "antidepressant" is 17 points.
Using “antidepressant” in writing
"antidepressant" (an · ti · de · pres · sant) 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, “antidepressant” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.