How many syllables in “dextroamphetamine”?
syllables in "dextroamphetamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
dext · roam · phet · amin · e
Letters
17
d · e · x · t · r · o · a · m · p · h · e · t · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
34
points
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About the word “dextroamphetamine”
The word “dextroamphetamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as dext · roam · phet · amin · e. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dextroamphetamine" have?
"dextroamphetamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dextroamphetamine" into syllables?
"dextroamphetamine" is divided into syllables as: dext · roam · phet · amin · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "dextroamphetamine"?
The Scrabble score for "dextroamphetamine" is 34 points.
Using “dextroamphetamine” in writing
"dextroamphetamine" (dext · roam · phet · amin · 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, “dextroamphetamine” is worth 34 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.