How many syllables in “penicillamine”?
syllables in "penicillamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
pen · ici · lla · min · e
Letters
13
p · e · n · i · c · i · l · l · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
19
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About the word “penicillamine”
The word “penicillamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as pen · ici · lla · min · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "penicillamine" have?
"penicillamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "penicillamine" into syllables?
"penicillamine" is divided into syllables as: pen · ici · lla · min · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "penicillamine"?
The Scrabble score for "penicillamine" is 19 points.
Using “penicillamine” in writing
"penicillamine" (pen · ici · lla · min · e) 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, “penicillamine” 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.