How many syllables in “ethanolamine”?
syllables in "ethanolamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
eth · ano · lam · ine
Letters
12
e · t · h · a · n · o · l · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
17
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About the word “ethanolamine”
The word “ethanolamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as eth · ano · lam · ine. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ethanolamine" have?
"ethanolamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ethanolamine" into syllables?
"ethanolamine" is divided into syllables as: eth · ano · lam · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "ethanolamine"?
The Scrabble score for "ethanolamine" is 17 points.
Using “ethanolamine” in writing
"ethanolamine" (eth · ano · lam · 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, “ethanolamine” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.