How many syllables in “echidna”?
syllables in "echidna"
Word details
Syllables
3
ec · hid · na
Letters
7
e · c · h · i · d · n · a
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “echidna”
The word “echidna” contains 3 syllables, divided as ec · hid · na. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "echidna" have?
"echidna" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "echidna" into syllables?
"echidna" is divided into syllables as: ec · hid · na.
What is the Scrabble score for "echidna"?
The Scrabble score for "echidna" is 13 points.
Using “echidna” in writing
Three-syllable words like "echidna" (ec · hid · na) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “echidna” is worth 13 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “echidna”
The letters in “echidna” can be rearranged to spell one other word: chained.