How many syllables in “barbiturates”?
syllables in "barbiturates"
Word details
Syllables
5
bar · bi · tu · ra · tes
Letters
12
b · a · r · b · i · t · u · r · a · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “barbiturates”
The word “barbiturates” contains 5 syllables, divided as bar · bi · tu · ra · tes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "barbiturates" have?
"barbiturates" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "barbiturates" into syllables?
"barbiturates" is divided into syllables as: bar · bi · tu · ra · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "barbiturates"?
The Scrabble score for "barbiturates" is 16 points.
Using “barbiturates” in writing
"barbiturates" (bar · bi · tu · ra · tes) 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, “barbiturates” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.