How many syllables in “antihistamine”?
syllables in "antihistamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
ant · ihi · sta · min · e
Letters
13
a · n · t · i · h · i · s · t · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
18
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About the word “antihistamine”
The word “antihistamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as ant · ihi · sta · min · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antihistamine" have?
"antihistamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antihistamine" into syllables?
"antihistamine" is divided into syllables as: ant · ihi · sta · min · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "antihistamine"?
The Scrabble score for "antihistamine" is 18 points.
Using “antihistamine” in writing
"antihistamine" (ant · ihi · sta · min · e) 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, “antihistamine” 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.