How many syllables in “sulfanilamide”?
syllables in "sulfanilamide"
Word details
Syllables
5
sul · fan · ila · mid · e
Letters
13
s · u · l · f · a · n · i · l · a · m · i · d · e
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “sulfanilamide”
The word “sulfanilamide” contains 5 syllables, divided as sul · fan · ila · mid · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sulfanilamide" have?
"sulfanilamide" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sulfanilamide" into syllables?
"sulfanilamide" is divided into syllables as: sul · fan · ila · mid · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "sulfanilamide"?
The Scrabble score for "sulfanilamide" is 19 points.
Using “sulfanilamide” in writing
"sulfanilamide" (sul · fan · ila · mid · e) 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, “sulfanilamide” 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.