How many syllables in “trinitrotoluene”?
syllables in "trinitrotoluene"
Word details
Syllables
5
tri · nit · rot · olu · ene
Letters
15
t · r · i · n · i · t · r · o · t · o · l · u · e · n · e
Scrabble
15
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About the word “trinitrotoluene”
The word “trinitrotoluene” contains 5 syllables, divided as tri · nit · rot · olu · ene. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "trinitrotoluene" have?
"trinitrotoluene" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "trinitrotoluene" into syllables?
"trinitrotoluene" is divided into syllables as: tri · nit · rot · olu · ene.
What is the Scrabble score for "trinitrotoluene"?
The Scrabble score for "trinitrotoluene" is 15 points.
Using “trinitrotoluene” in writing
"trinitrotoluene" (tri · nit · rot · olu · ene) 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, “trinitrotoluene” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.