How many syllables in “diethylstilbestrol”?
syllables in "diethylstilbestrol"
Word details
Syllables
5
diet · hyl · stil · be · strol
Letters
18
d · i · e · t · h · y · l · s · t · i · l · b · e · s · t · r · o · l
Scrabble
27
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About the word “diethylstilbestrol”
The word “diethylstilbestrol” contains 5 syllables, divided as diet · hyl · stil · be · strol. It has 18 letters.
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How many syllables does "diethylstilbestrol" have?
"diethylstilbestrol" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "diethylstilbestrol" into syllables?
"diethylstilbestrol" is divided into syllables as: diet · hyl · stil · be · strol.
What is the Scrabble score for "diethylstilbestrol"?
The Scrabble score for "diethylstilbestrol" is 27 points.
Using “diethylstilbestrol” in writing
"diethylstilbestrol" (diet · hyl · stil · be · strol) 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, “diethylstilbestrol” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.