How many syllables in “mercaptopurine”?
syllables in "mercaptopurine"
Word details
Syllables
5
mer · cap · top · uri · ne
Letters
14
m · e · r · c · a · p · t · o · p · u · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “mercaptopurine”
The word “mercaptopurine” contains 5 syllables, divided as mer · cap · top · uri · ne. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mercaptopurine" have?
"mercaptopurine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mercaptopurine" into syllables?
"mercaptopurine" is divided into syllables as: mer · cap · top · uri · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "mercaptopurine"?
The Scrabble score for "mercaptopurine" is 22 points.
Using “mercaptopurine” in writing
"mercaptopurine" (mer · cap · top · uri · 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, “mercaptopurine” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.