How many syllables in “isobutylene”?
syllables in "isobutylene"
Word details
Syllables
5
iso · but · yle · ne
Letters
11
i · s · o · b · u · t · y · l · e · n · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “isobutylene”
The word “isobutylene” contains 5 syllables, divided as iso · but · yle · ne. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "isobutylene" have?
"isobutylene" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "isobutylene" into syllables?
"isobutylene" is divided into syllables as: iso · but · yle · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "isobutylene"?
The Scrabble score for "isobutylene" is 16 points.
Using “isobutylene” in writing
"isobutylene" (iso · but · yle · ne) 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, “isobutylene” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.