How many syllables in “echidnas”?
syllables in "echidnas"
Word details
Syllables
3
ec · hid · nas
Letters
8
e · c · h · i · d · n · a · s
Scrabble
14
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “echidnas”
The word “echidnas” contains 3 syllables, divided as ec · hid · nas. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "echidnas" have?
"echidnas" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "echidnas" into syllables?
"echidnas" is divided into syllables as: ec · hid · nas.
What is the Scrabble score for "echidnas"?
The Scrabble score for "echidnas" is 14 points.
Using “echidnas” in writing
Three-syllable words like "echidnas" (ec · hid · nas) 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, “echidnas” is worth 14 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.