How many syllables in “corticosteroids”?
syllables in "corticosteroids"
Word details
Syllables
5
cor · ti · co · ste · roids
Letters
15
c · o · r · t · i · c · o · s · t · e · r · o · i · d · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “corticosteroids”
The word “corticosteroids” contains 5 syllables, divided as cor · ti · co · ste · roids. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "corticosteroids" have?
"corticosteroids" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "corticosteroids" into syllables?
"corticosteroids" is divided into syllables as: cor · ti · co · ste · roids.
What is the Scrabble score for "corticosteroids"?
The Scrabble score for "corticosteroids" is 20 points.
Using “corticosteroids” in writing
"corticosteroids" (cor · ti · co · ste · roids) 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, “corticosteroids” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.