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How many syllables in “hexobarbital”?

5

syllables in "hexobarbital"

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Word details

Syllables

5

he · xo · bar · bi · tal

Letters

12

h · e · x · o · b · a · r · b · i · t · a · l

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
e1
x8
o1
b3
a1
r1
b3
i1
t1
a1
l1

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About the word “hexobarbital

The word hexobarbital contains 5 syllables, divided as he · xo · bar · bi · tal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hexobarbital" have?

"hexobarbital" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hexobarbital" into syllables?

"hexobarbital" is divided into syllables as: he · xo · bar · bi · tal.

What is the Scrabble score for "hexobarbital"?

The Scrabble score for "hexobarbital" is 26 points.

Using “hexobarbital” in writing

"hexobarbital" (he · xo · bar · bi · tal) 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, hexobarbital is worth 26 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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