How many syllables in “mecamylamine”?
syllables in "mecamylamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
mec · amy · lam · ine
Letters
12
m · e · c · a · m · y · l · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
23
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About the word “mecamylamine”
The word “mecamylamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as mec · amy · lam · ine. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mecamylamine" have?
"mecamylamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mecamylamine" into syllables?
"mecamylamine" is divided into syllables as: mec · amy · lam · ine.
What is the Scrabble score for "mecamylamine"?
The Scrabble score for "mecamylamine" is 23 points.
Using “mecamylamine” in writing
"mecamylamine" (mec · amy · lam · ine) 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, “mecamylamine” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.