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How many syllables in “antimalarial”?

5

syllables in "antimalarial"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · ti · ma · la · rial

Letters

12

a · n · t · i · m · a · l · a · r · i · a · l

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
m3
a1
l1
a1
r1
i1
a1
l1

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About the word “antimalarial

The word antimalarial contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · ma · la · rial. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antimalarial" have?

"antimalarial" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antimalarial" into syllables?

"antimalarial" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · ma · la · rial.

What is the Scrabble score for "antimalarial"?

The Scrabble score for "antimalarial" is 14 points.

Using “antimalarial” in writing

"antimalarial" (an · ti · ma · la · rial) 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, antimalarial is worth 14 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.

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