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How many syllables in “phenobarbital”?

5

syllables in "phenobarbital"

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Word details

Syllables

5

phe · no · bar · bi · tal

Letters

13

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

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
h4
e1
n1
o1
b3
a1
r1
b3
i1
t1
a1
l1

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About the word “phenobarbital

The word phenobarbital contains 5 syllables, divided as phe · no · bar · bi · tal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "phenobarbital" have?

"phenobarbital" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "phenobarbital" into syllables?

"phenobarbital" is divided into syllables as: phe · no · bar · bi · tal.

What is the Scrabble score for "phenobarbital"?

The Scrabble score for "phenobarbital" is 22 points.

Using “phenobarbital” in writing

"phenobarbital" (phe · no · 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, phenobarbital is worth 22 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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