How many syllables in “epithalamium”?
syllables in "epithalamium"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · pit · ha · la · mium
Letters
12
e · p · i · t · h · a · l · a · m · i · u · m
Scrabble
21
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About the word “epithalamium”
The word “epithalamium” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · pit · ha · la · mium. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "epithalamium" have?
"epithalamium" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "epithalamium" into syllables?
"epithalamium" is divided into syllables as: e · pit · ha · la · mium.
What is the Scrabble score for "epithalamium"?
The Scrabble score for "epithalamium" is 21 points.
Using “epithalamium” in writing
"epithalamium" (e · pit · ha · la · mium) 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, “epithalamium” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.