How many syllables in “tolbutamides”?
syllables in "tolbutamides"
Word details
Syllables
5
tol · bu · ta · mi · des
Letters
12
t · o · l · b · u · t · a · m · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “tolbutamides”
The word “tolbutamides” contains 5 syllables, divided as tol · bu · ta · mi · des. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "tolbutamides" have?
"tolbutamides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tolbutamides" into syllables?
"tolbutamides" is divided into syllables as: tol · bu · ta · mi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "tolbutamides"?
The Scrabble score for "tolbutamides" is 17 points.
Using “tolbutamides” in writing
"tolbutamides" (tol · bu · ta · 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, “tolbutamides” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.