How many syllables in “epithalamic”?
syllables in "epithalamic"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · pit · ha · la · mic
Letters
11
e · p · i · t · h · a · l · a · m · i · c
Scrabble
20
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About the word “epithalamic”
The word “epithalamic” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pit · ha · la · mic. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "epithalamic" have?
"epithalamic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "epithalamic" into syllables?
"epithalamic" is divided into syllables as: e · pit · ha · la · mic.
What is the Scrabble score for "epithalamic"?
The Scrabble score for "epithalamic" is 20 points.
Using “epithalamic” in writing
"epithalamic" (e · pit · ha · la · mic) 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, “epithalamic” 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.