How many syllables in “antidesiccant”?
syllables in "antidesiccant"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · de · sic · cant
Letters
13
a · n · t · i · d · e · s · i · c · c · a · n · t
Scrabble
18
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About the word “antidesiccant”
The word “antidesiccant” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · de · sic · cant. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antidesiccant" have?
"antidesiccant" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antidesiccant" into syllables?
"antidesiccant" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · de · sic · cant.
What is the Scrabble score for "antidesiccant"?
The Scrabble score for "antidesiccant" is 18 points.
Using “antidesiccant” in writing
"antidesiccant" (an · ti · de · sic · cant) 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, “antidesiccant” 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.