How many syllables in “cephalosporins”?
syllables in "cephalosporins"
Word details
Syllables
5
cep · ha · lo · spo · rins
Letters
14
c · e · p · h · a · l · o · s · p · o · r · i · n · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “cephalosporins”
The word “cephalosporins” contains 5 syllables, divided as cep · ha · lo · spo · rins. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cephalosporins" have?
"cephalosporins" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cephalosporins" into syllables?
"cephalosporins" is divided into syllables as: cep · ha · lo · spo · rins.
What is the Scrabble score for "cephalosporins"?
The Scrabble score for "cephalosporins" is 23 points.
Using “cephalosporins” in writing
"cephalosporins" (cep · ha · lo · spo · rins) 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, “cephalosporins” 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.