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How many syllables in “antisubmarine”?

5

syllables in "antisubmarine"

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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

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
s1
u1
b3
m3
a1
r1
i1
n1
e1

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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.

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