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How many syllables in “lymphadenitis”?

5

syllables in "lymphadenitis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

lym · pha · de · ni · tis

Letters

13

l · y · m · p · h · a · d · e · n · i · t · i · s

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

l1
y4
m3
p3
h4
a1
d2
e1
n1
i1
t1
i1
s1

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About the word “lymphadenitis

The word lymphadenitis contains 5 syllables, divided as lym · pha · de · ni · tis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "lymphadenitis" have?

"lymphadenitis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "lymphadenitis" into syllables?

"lymphadenitis" is divided into syllables as: lym · pha · de · ni · tis.

What is the Scrabble score for "lymphadenitis"?

The Scrabble score for "lymphadenitis" is 24 points.

Using “lymphadenitis” in writing

"lymphadenitis" (lym · pha · de · ni · tis) 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, lymphadenitis is worth 24 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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