How many syllables in “antidesiccants”?
syllables in "antidesiccants"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · de · sic · cants
Letters
14
a · n · t · i · d · e · s · i · c · c · a · n · t · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “antidesiccants”
The word “antidesiccants” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · de · sic · cants. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antidesiccants" have?
"antidesiccants" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antidesiccants" into syllables?
"antidesiccants" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · de · sic · cants.
What is the Scrabble score for "antidesiccants"?
The Scrabble score for "antidesiccants" is 19 points.
Using “antidesiccants” in writing
"antidesiccants" (an · ti · de · sic · cants) 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, “antidesiccants” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.