How many syllables in “pentobarbital”?
syllables in "pentobarbital"
Word details
Syllables
5
pen · to · bar · bi · tal
Letters
13
p · e · n · t · o · b · a · r · b · i · t · a · l
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “pentobarbital”
The word “pentobarbital” contains 5 syllables, divided as pen · to · bar · bi · tal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pentobarbital" have?
"pentobarbital" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pentobarbital" into syllables?
"pentobarbital" is divided into syllables as: pen · to · bar · bi · tal.
What is the Scrabble score for "pentobarbital"?
The Scrabble score for "pentobarbital" is 19 points.
Using “pentobarbital” in writing
"pentobarbital" (pen · to · bar · bi · tal) 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, “pentobarbital” 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.