How many syllables in “sulfonylurea”?
syllables in "sulfonylurea"
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
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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.