How many syllables in “nephelinitic”?
syllables in "nephelinitic"
Word details
Syllables
5
nep · he · li · ni · tic
Letters
12
n · e · p · h · e · l · i · n · i · t · i · c
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “nephelinitic”
The word “nephelinitic” contains 5 syllables, divided as nep · he · li · ni · tic. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nephelinitic" have?
"nephelinitic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nephelinitic" into syllables?
"nephelinitic" is divided into syllables as: nep · he · li · ni · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "nephelinitic"?
The Scrabble score for "nephelinitic" is 19 points.
Using “nephelinitic” in writing
"nephelinitic" (nep · he · li · ni · tic) 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, “nephelinitic” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.