How many syllables in “epithalamion”?
syllables in "epithalamion"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · pit · ha · la · mion
Letters
12
e · p · i · t · h · a · l · a · m · i · o · n
Scrabble
19
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About the word “epithalamion”
The word “epithalamion” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pit · ha · la · mion. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "epithalamion" have?
"epithalamion" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "epithalamion" into syllables?
"epithalamion" is divided into syllables as: e · pit · ha · la · mion.
What is the Scrabble score for "epithalamion"?
The Scrabble score for "epithalamion" is 19 points.
Using “epithalamion” in writing
"epithalamion" (e · pit · ha · la · mion) 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, “epithalamion” 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.