How many syllables in “nitroglycerine”?
syllables in "nitroglycerine"
Word details
Syllables
5
nit · rog · lyc · eri · ne
Letters
14
n · i · t · r · o · g · l · y · c · e · r · i · n · e
Scrabble
20
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About the word “nitroglycerine”
The word “nitroglycerine” contains 5 syllables, divided as nit · rog · lyc · eri · ne. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nitroglycerine" have?
"nitroglycerine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nitroglycerine" into syllables?
"nitroglycerine" is divided into syllables as: nit · rog · lyc · eri · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "nitroglycerine"?
The Scrabble score for "nitroglycerine" is 20 points.
Using “nitroglycerine” in writing
"nitroglycerine" (nit · rog · lyc · eri · ne) 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, “nitroglycerine” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.