How many syllables in “arsenic”?
syllables in "arsenic"
Word details
Syllables
3
ar · se · nic
Letters
7
a · r · s · e · n · i · c
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “arsenic”
The word “arsenic” contains 3 syllables, divided as ar · se · nic. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "arsenic" have?
"arsenic" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "arsenic" into syllables?
"arsenic" is divided into syllables as: ar · se · nic.
What is the Scrabble score for "arsenic"?
The Scrabble score for "arsenic" is 9 points.
Using “arsenic” in writing
Three-syllable words like "arsenic" (ar · se · nic) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “arsenic” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “arsenic”
The letters in “arsenic” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: arcsine, carnies.