How many syllables in “doxorubicin”?
syllables in "doxorubicin"
Word details
Syllables
5
do · xo · ru · bi · cin
Letters
11
d · o · x · o · r · u · b · i · c · i · n
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “doxorubicin”
The word “doxorubicin” contains 5 syllables, divided as do · xo · ru · bi · cin. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "doxorubicin" have?
"doxorubicin" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "doxorubicin" into syllables?
"doxorubicin" is divided into syllables as: do · xo · ru · bi · cin.
What is the Scrabble score for "doxorubicin"?
The Scrabble score for "doxorubicin" is 23 points.
Using “doxorubicin” in writing
"doxorubicin" (do · xo · ru · bi · cin) 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, “doxorubicin” 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.