How many syllables in “butyrophenone”?
syllables in "butyrophenone"
Word details
Syllables
5
but · yro · phe · non · e
Letters
13
b · u · t · y · r · o · p · h · e · n · o · n · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “butyrophenone”
The word “butyrophenone” contains 5 syllables, divided as but · yro · phe · non · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "butyrophenone" have?
"butyrophenone" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "butyrophenone" into syllables?
"butyrophenone" is divided into syllables as: but · yro · phe · non · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "butyrophenone"?
The Scrabble score for "butyrophenone" is 23 points.
Using “butyrophenone” in writing
"butyrophenone" (but · yro · phe · non · e) 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, “butyrophenone” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.