How many syllables in “neurotransmitters”?
syllables in "neurotransmitters"
Word details
Syllables
5
neu · ro · tran · smit · ters
Letters
17
n · e · u · r · o · t · r · a · n · s · m · i · t · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “neurotransmitters”
The word “neurotransmitters” contains 5 syllables, divided as neu · ro · tran · smit · ters. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "neurotransmitters" have?
"neurotransmitters" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "neurotransmitters" into syllables?
"neurotransmitters" is divided into syllables as: neu · ro · tran · smit · ters.
What is the Scrabble score for "neurotransmitters"?
The Scrabble score for "neurotransmitters" is 19 points.
Using “neurotransmitters” in writing
"neurotransmitters" (neu · ro · tran · smit · ters) 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, “neurotransmitters” 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.