How many syllables in “lignosulfonate”?
syllables in "lignosulfonate"
Word details
Syllables
5
lig · nos · ulf · ona · te
Letters
14
l · i · g · n · o · s · u · l · f · o · n · a · t · e
Scrabble
18
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About the word “lignosulfonate”
The word “lignosulfonate” contains 5 syllables, divided as lig · nos · ulf · ona · te. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "lignosulfonate" have?
"lignosulfonate" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "lignosulfonate" into syllables?
"lignosulfonate" is divided into syllables as: lig · nos · ulf · ona · te.
What is the Scrabble score for "lignosulfonate"?
The Scrabble score for "lignosulfonate" is 18 points.
Using “lignosulfonate” in writing
"lignosulfonate" (lig · nos · ulf · ona · te) 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, “lignosulfonate” 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.