How many syllables in “asafoetida”?
syllables in "asafoetida"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · sa · foe · ti · da
Letters
10
a · s · a · f · o · e · t · i · d · a
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “asafoetida”
The word “asafoetida” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · sa · foe · ti · da. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "asafoetida" have?
"asafoetida" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "asafoetida" into syllables?
"asafoetida" is divided into syllables as: a · sa · foe · ti · da.
What is the Scrabble score for "asafoetida"?
The Scrabble score for "asafoetida" is 14 points.
Using “asafoetida” in writing
"asafoetida" (a · sa · foe · 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, “asafoetida” is worth 14 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.