How many syllables in “hyaloid”?
syllables in "hyaloid"
Word details
Syllables
2
hya · loid
Letters
7
h · y · a · l · o · i · d
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “hyaloid”
The word “hyaloid” contains 2 syllables, divided as hya · loid. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hyaloid" have?
"hyaloid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hyaloid" into syllables?
"hyaloid" is divided into syllables as: hya · loid.
What is the Scrabble score for "hyaloid"?
The Scrabble score for "hyaloid" is 14 points.
Using “hyaloid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hyaloid" (hya · loid) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hyaloid” 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.
Anagrams of “hyaloid”
The letters in “hyaloid” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: holiday, hyoidal.