How many syllables in “nitrocellulose”?
syllables in "nitrocellulose"
Word details
Syllables
5
nit · roc · ell · ulo · se
Letters
14
n · i · t · r · o · c · e · l · l · u · l · o · s · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “nitrocellulose”
The word “nitrocellulose” contains 5 syllables, divided as nit · roc · ell · ulo · se. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nitrocellulose" have?
"nitrocellulose" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nitrocellulose" into syllables?
"nitrocellulose" is divided into syllables as: nit · roc · ell · ulo · se.
What is the Scrabble score for "nitrocellulose"?
The Scrabble score for "nitrocellulose" is 16 points.
Using “nitrocellulose” in writing
"nitrocellulose" (nit · roc · ell · ulo · se) 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, “nitrocellulose” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.