How many syllables in “diethylstilbestrols”?
syllables in "diethylstilbestrols"
Word details
Syllables
5
diet · hyl · stil · be · strols
Letters
19
d · i · e · t · h · y · l · s · t · i · l · b · e · s · t · r · o · l · s
Scrabble
28
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About the word “diethylstilbestrols”
The word “diethylstilbestrols” contains 5 syllables, divided as diet · hyl · stil · be · strols. It has 19 letters.
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How many syllables does "diethylstilbestrols" have?
"diethylstilbestrols" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "diethylstilbestrols" into syllables?
"diethylstilbestrols" is divided into syllables as: diet · hyl · stil · be · strols.
What is the Scrabble score for "diethylstilbestrols"?
The Scrabble score for "diethylstilbestrols" is 28 points.
Using “diethylstilbestrols” in writing
"diethylstilbestrols" (diet · hyl · stil · be · strols) 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, “diethylstilbestrols” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.