How many syllables in “infanticides”?
syllables in "infanticides"
Word details
Syllables
5
in · fan · ti · ci · des
Letters
12
i · n · f · a · n · t · i · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “infanticides”
The word “infanticides” contains 5 syllables, divided as in · fan · ti · ci · des. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "infanticides" have?
"infanticides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "infanticides" into syllables?
"infanticides" is divided into syllables as: in · fan · ti · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "infanticides"?
The Scrabble score for "infanticides" is 18 points.
Using “infanticides” in writing
"infanticides" (in · fan · ti · ci · des) 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, “infanticides” 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.