How many syllables in “pentamidines”?
syllables in "pentamidines"
Word details
Syllables
5
pen · ta · mi · di · nes
Letters
12
p · e · n · t · a · m · i · d · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “pentamidines”
The word “pentamidines” contains 5 syllables, divided as pen · ta · mi · di · nes. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "pentamidines" have?
"pentamidines" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pentamidines" into syllables?
"pentamidines" is divided into syllables as: pen · ta · mi · di · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pentamidines"?
The Scrabble score for "pentamidines" is 17 points.
Using “pentamidines” in writing
"pentamidines" (pen · ta · mi · di · nes) 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, “pentamidines” 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.