How many syllables in “neurotransmitter”?
syllables in "neurotransmitter"
Word details
Syllables
5
neu · ro · tran · smit · ter
Letters
16
n · e · u · r · o · t · r · a · n · s · m · i · t · t · e · r
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “neurotransmitter”
The word “neurotransmitter” contains 5 syllables, divided as neu · ro · tran · smit · ter. It has 16 letters.
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How many syllables does "neurotransmitter" have?
"neurotransmitter" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "neurotransmitter" into syllables?
"neurotransmitter" is divided into syllables as: neu · ro · tran · smit · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "neurotransmitter"?
The Scrabble score for "neurotransmitter" is 18 points.
Using “neurotransmitter” in writing
"neurotransmitter" (neu · ro · tran · smit · ter) 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, “neurotransmitter” 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.