How many syllables in “antimosquito”?
syllables in "antimosquito"
Word details
Syllables
5
an · ti · mos · qui · to
Letters
12
a · n · t · i · m · o · s · q · u · i · t · o
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “antimosquito”
The word “antimosquito” contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · mos · qui · to. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antimosquito" have?
"antimosquito" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antimosquito" into syllables?
"antimosquito" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · mos · qui · to.
What is the Scrabble score for "antimosquito"?
The Scrabble score for "antimosquito" is 23 points.
Using “antimosquito” in writing
"antimosquito" (an · ti · mos · qui · to) 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, “antimosquito” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “antimosquito”
The letters in “antimosquito” can be rearranged to spell one other word: misquotation.