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How many syllables in “asafoetida”?

5

syllables in "asafoetida"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · sa · foe · ti · da

Letters

10

a · s · a · f · o · e · t · i · d · a

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
s1
a1
f4
o1
e1
t1
i1
d2
a1

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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.

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