How many syllables in “antipesticide”?
syllables in "antipesticide"
Word details
Syllables
5
ant · ipe · sti · cid · e
Letters
13
a · n · t · i · p · e · s · t · i · c · i · d · e
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “antipesticide”
The word “antipesticide” contains 5 syllables, divided as ant · ipe · sti · cid · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antipesticide" have?
"antipesticide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antipesticide" into syllables?
"antipesticide" is divided into syllables as: ant · ipe · sti · cid · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "antipesticide"?
The Scrabble score for "antipesticide" is 18 points.
Using “antipesticide” in writing
"antipesticide" (ant · ipe · sti · cid · 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, “antipesticide” 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.