How many syllables in “penicillinases”?
syllables in "penicillinases"
Word details
Syllables
5
pen · ici · lli · nas · es
Letters
14
p · e · n · i · c · i · l · l · i · n · a · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “penicillinases”
The word “penicillinases” contains 5 syllables, divided as pen · ici · lli · nas · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "penicillinases" have?
"penicillinases" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "penicillinases" into syllables?
"penicillinases" is divided into syllables as: pen · ici · lli · nas · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "penicillinases"?
The Scrabble score for "penicillinases" is 18 points.
Using “penicillinases” in writing
"penicillinases" (pen · ici · lli · nas · es) 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, “penicillinases” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.