How many syllables in “infanticidal”?
syllables in "infanticidal"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · fan · ti · ci · dal
Letters
12
i · n · f · a · n · t · i · c · i · d · a · l
Scrabble
18
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About the word “infanticidal”
The word “infanticidal” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · fan · ti · ci · dal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "infanticidal" have?
"infanticidal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "infanticidal" into syllables?
"infanticidal" is divided into syllables as: in · fan · ti · ci · dal.
What is the Scrabble score for "infanticidal"?
The Scrabble score for "infanticidal" is 18 points.
Using “infanticidal” in writing
"infanticidal" (in · fan · ti · ci · dal) 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, “infanticidal” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.