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How many syllables in “hydromedusa”?

5

syllables in "hydromedusa"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · dro · me · du · sa

Letters

11

h · y · d · r · o · m · e · d · u · s · a

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
m3
e1
d2
u1
s1
a1

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About the word “hydromedusa

The word hydromedusa contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · dro · me · du · sa. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydromedusa" have?

"hydromedusa" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hydromedusa" into syllables?

"hydromedusa" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · me · du · sa.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydromedusa"?

The Scrabble score for "hydromedusa" is 21 points.

Using “hydromedusa” in writing

"hydromedusa" (hy · dro · me · du · sa) 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, hydromedusa 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.

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