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How many syllables in “asafetida”?

5

syllables in "asafetida"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · sa · fe · ti · da

Letters

9

a · s · a · f · e · t · i · d · a

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
s1
a1
f4
e1
t1
i1
d2
a1

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About the word “asafetida

The word asafetida contains 5 syllables, divided as a · sa · fe · ti · da. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "asafetida" have?

"asafetida" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "asafetida" into syllables?

"asafetida" is divided into syllables as: a · sa · fe · ti · da.

What is the Scrabble score for "asafetida"?

The Scrabble score for "asafetida" is 13 points.

Using “asafetida” in writing

"asafetida" (a · sa · fe · ti · da) 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, asafetida is worth 13 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.

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