How many syllables in “diphenhydramine”?
syllables in "diphenhydramine"
Word details
Syllables
5
dip · hen · hyd · ram · ine
Letters
15
d · i · p · h · e · n · h · y · d · r · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
30
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About the word “diphenhydramine”
The word “diphenhydramine” contains 5 syllables, divided as dip · hen · hyd · ram · ine. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "diphenhydramine" have?
"diphenhydramine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "diphenhydramine" into syllables?
"diphenhydramine" is divided into syllables as: dip · hen · hyd · ram · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "diphenhydramine"?
The Scrabble score for "diphenhydramine" is 30 points.
Using “diphenhydramine” in writing
"diphenhydramine" (dip · hen · hyd · ram · ine) 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, “diphenhydramine” is worth 30 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.