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How many syllables in “pentobarbitone”?

5

syllables in "pentobarbitone"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pen · tob · arb · ito · ne

Letters

14

p · e · n · t · o · b · a · r · b · i · t · o · n · e

Scrabble

20

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
n1
t1
o1
b3
a1
r1
b3
i1
t1
o1
n1
e1

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About the word “pentobarbitone

The word pentobarbitone contains 5 syllables, divided as pen · tob · arb · ito · ne. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pentobarbitone" have?

"pentobarbitone" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "pentobarbitone" into syllables?

"pentobarbitone" is divided into syllables as: pen · tob · arb · ito · ne.

What is the Scrabble score for "pentobarbitone"?

The Scrabble score for "pentobarbitone" is 20 points.

Using “pentobarbitone” in writing

"pentobarbitone" (pen · tob · arb · ito · 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, pentobarbitone 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.

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