How many syllables in “epididymis”?
syllables in "epididymis"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · pi · di · dy · mis
Letters
10
e · p · i · d · i · d · y · m · i · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “epididymis”
The word “epididymis” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pi · di · dy · mis. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "epididymis" have?
"epididymis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "epididymis" into syllables?
"epididymis" is divided into syllables as: e · pi · di · dy · mis.
What is the Scrabble score for "epididymis"?
The Scrabble score for "epididymis" is 19 points.
Using “epididymis” in writing
"epididymis" (e · pi · di · dy · mis) 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, “epididymis” 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.