How many syllables in “cephalosporin”?
syllables in "cephalosporin"
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
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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.