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How many syllables in “sulfonylurea”?

5

syllables in "sulfonylurea"

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Word details

Syllables

5

sul · fo · ny · lu · rea

Letters

12

s · u · l · f · o · n · y · l · u · r · e · a

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
u1
l1
f4
o1
n1
y4
l1
u1
r1
e1
a1

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About the word “sulfonylurea

The word sulfonylurea contains 5 syllables, divided as sul · fo · ny · lu · rea. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "sulfonylurea" have?

"sulfonylurea" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "sulfonylurea" into syllables?

"sulfonylurea" is divided into syllables as: sul · fo · ny · lu · rea.

What is the Scrabble score for "sulfonylurea"?

The Scrabble score for "sulfonylurea" is 18 points.

Using “sulfonylurea” in writing

"sulfonylurea" (sul · fo · ny · lu · rea) 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, sulfonylurea 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.

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