S

How many syllables in “ninhydrins”?

3

syllables in "ninhydrins"

ninhydrins
database

Word details

Syllables

3

nin · hy · drins

Letters

10

n · i · n · h · y · d · r · i · n · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

n1
i1
n1
h4
y4
d2
r1
i1
n1
s1

Count another word

About the word “ninhydrins

The word ninhydrins contains 3 syllables, divided as nin · hy · drins. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "ninhydrins" have?

"ninhydrins" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "ninhydrins" into syllables?

"ninhydrins" is divided into syllables as: nin · hy · drins.

What is the Scrabble score for "ninhydrins"?

The Scrabble score for "ninhydrins" is 17 points.

Using “ninhydrins” in writing

Three-syllable words like "ninhydrins" (nin · hy · drins) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, ninhydrins is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles