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How many syllables in “sulfanilamide”?

5

syllables in "sulfanilamide"

sulfanilamide
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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

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
l1
f4
a1
n1
i1
l1
a1
m3
i1
d2
e1

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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.

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