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How many syllables in “enantiomeric”?

5

syllables in "enantiomeric"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · nan · tio · me · ric

Letters

12

e · n · a · n · t · i · o · m · e · r · i · c

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
n1
a1
n1
t1
i1
o1
m3
e1
r1
i1
c3

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About the word “enantiomeric

The word enantiomeric contains 5 syllables, divided as e · nan · tio · me · ric. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "enantiomeric" have?

"enantiomeric" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "enantiomeric" into syllables?

"enantiomeric" is divided into syllables as: e · nan · tio · me · ric.

What is the Scrabble score for "enantiomeric"?

The Scrabble score for "enantiomeric" is 16 points.

Using “enantiomeric” in writing

"enantiomeric" (e · nan · tio · me · ric) 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, enantiomeric is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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