How many syllables in “antidote”?
syllables in "antidote"
Word details
Syllables
3
ant · ido · te
Letters
8
a · n · t · i · d · o · t · e
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “antidote”
The word “antidote” contains 3 syllables, divided as ant · ido · te. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antidote" have?
"antidote" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "antidote" into syllables?
"antidote" is divided into syllables as: ant · ido · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "antidote"?
The Scrabble score for "antidote" is 9 points.
Using “antidote” in writing
Three-syllable words like "antidote" (ant · ido · te) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “antidote” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “antidote”
The letters in “antidote” can be rearranged to spell one other word: tetanoid.