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How many syllables in “indomethacin”?

5

syllables in "indomethacin"

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Word details

Syllables

5

in · do · met · ha · cin

Letters

12

i · n · d · o · m · e · t · h · a · c · i · n

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

i1
n1
d2
o1
m3
e1
t1
h4
a1
c3
i1
n1

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About the word “indomethacin

The word indomethacin contains 5 syllables, divided as in · do · met · ha · cin. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "indomethacin" have?

"indomethacin" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "indomethacin" into syllables?

"indomethacin" is divided into syllables as: in · do · met · ha · cin.

What is the Scrabble score for "indomethacin"?

The Scrabble score for "indomethacin" is 20 points.

Using “indomethacin” in writing

"indomethacin" (in · do · met · ha · 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, indomethacin is worth 20 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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