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How many syllables in “antiphlogistic”?

5

syllables in "antiphlogistic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · tip · hlo · gi · stic

Letters

14

a · n · t · i · p · h · l · o · g · i · s · t · i · c

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
p3
h4
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “antiphlogistic

The word antiphlogistic contains 5 syllables, divided as an · tip · hlo · gi · stic. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antiphlogistic" have?

"antiphlogistic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antiphlogistic" into syllables?

"antiphlogistic" is divided into syllables as: an · tip · hlo · gi · stic.

What is the Scrabble score for "antiphlogistic"?

The Scrabble score for "antiphlogistic" is 22 points.

Using “antiphlogistic” in writing

"antiphlogistic" (an · tip · hlo · gi · stic) 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, antiphlogistic is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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