How many syllables in “corticosteroid”?
syllables in "corticosteroid"
Word details
Syllables
5
cor · ti · co · ste · roid
Letters
14
c · o · r · t · i · c · o · s · t · e · r · o · i · d
Scrabble
19
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About the word “corticosteroid”
The word “corticosteroid” contains 5 syllables, divided as cor · ti · co · ste · roid. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "corticosteroid" have?
"corticosteroid" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "corticosteroid" into syllables?
"corticosteroid" is divided into syllables as: cor · ti · co · ste · roid.
What is the Scrabble score for "corticosteroid"?
The Scrabble score for "corticosteroid" is 19 points.
Using “corticosteroid” in writing
"corticosteroid" (cor · ti · co · ste · roid) 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, “corticosteroid” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.