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How many syllables in “cephalosporin”?

5

syllables in "cephalosporin"

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Word details

Syllables

5

cep · ha · lo · spo · rin

Letters

13

c · e · p · h · a · l · o · s · p · o · r · i · n

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
e1
p3
h4
a1
l1
o1
s1
p3
o1
r1
i1
n1

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About the word “cephalosporin

The word cephalosporin contains 5 syllables, divided as cep · ha · lo · spo · rin. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cephalosporin" have?

"cephalosporin" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cephalosporin" into syllables?

"cephalosporin" is divided into syllables as: cep · ha · lo · spo · rin.

What is the Scrabble score for "cephalosporin"?

The Scrabble score for "cephalosporin" is 22 points.

Using “cephalosporin” in writing

"cephalosporin" (cep · ha · lo · spo · rin) 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, cephalosporin is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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