How many syllables in “acaricides”?
syllables in "acaricides"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ca · ri · ci · des
Letters
10
a · c · a · r · i · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “acaricides”
The word “acaricides” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ca · ri · ci · des. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "acaricides" have?
"acaricides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "acaricides" into syllables?
"acaricides" is divided into syllables as: a · ca · ri · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "acaricides"?
The Scrabble score for "acaricides" is 15 points.
Using “acaricides” in writing
"acaricides" (a · ca · ri · ci · 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, “acaricides” 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.