How many syllables in “sulfonamides”?
syllables in "sulfonamides"
Word details
Syllables
5
sul · fo · na · mi · des
Letters
12
s · u · l · f · o · n · a · m · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “sulfonamides”
The word “sulfonamides” contains 5 syllables, divided as sul · fo · na · mi · des. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "sulfonamides" have?
"sulfonamides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sulfonamides" into syllables?
"sulfonamides" is divided into syllables as: sul · fo · na · mi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "sulfonamides"?
The Scrabble score for "sulfonamides" is 18 points.
Using “sulfonamides” in writing
"sulfonamides" (sul · fo · na · mi · des) 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, “sulfonamides” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.