How many syllables in “antisubmarine”?
syllables in "antisubmarine"
Word details
Syllables
5
ant · isu · bma · rin · e
Letters
13
a · n · t · i · s · u · b · m · a · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “antisubmarine”
The word “antisubmarine” contains 5 syllables, divided as ant · isu · bma · rin · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antisubmarine" have?
"antisubmarine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antisubmarine" into syllables?
"antisubmarine" is divided into syllables as: ant · isu · bma · rin · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "antisubmarine"?
The Scrabble score for "antisubmarine" is 17 points.
Using “antisubmarine” in writing
"antisubmarine" (ant · isu · bma · rin · 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, “antisubmarine” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.