How many syllables in “pharmaceuticals”?
syllables in "pharmaceuticals"
Word details
Syllables
5
phar · ma · ceu · ti · cals
Letters
15
p · h · a · r · m · a · c · e · u · t · i · c · a · l · s
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “pharmaceuticals”
The word “pharmaceuticals” contains 5 syllables, divided as phar · ma · ceu · ti · cals. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharmaceuticals" have?
"pharmaceuticals" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pharmaceuticals" into syllables?
"pharmaceuticals" is divided into syllables as: phar · ma · ceu · ti · cals.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharmaceuticals"?
The Scrabble score for "pharmaceuticals" is 26 points.
Using “pharmaceuticals” in writing
"pharmaceuticals" (phar · ma · ceu · ti · cals) 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, “pharmaceuticals” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.