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How many syllables in “antitussives”?

5

syllables in "antitussives"

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Word details

Syllables

5

an · ti · tus · si · ves

Letters

12

a · n · t · i · t · u · s · s · i · v · e · s

Scrabble

15

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
t1
i1
t1
u1
s1
s1
i1
v4
e1
s1

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About the word “antitussives

The word antitussives contains 5 syllables, divided as an · ti · tus · si · ves. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "antitussives" have?

"antitussives" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "antitussives" into syllables?

"antitussives" is divided into syllables as: an · ti · tus · si · ves.

What is the Scrabble score for "antitussives"?

The Scrabble score for "antitussives" is 15 points.

Using “antitussives” in writing

"antitussives" (an · ti · tus · si · ves) 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, antitussives is worth 15 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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