How many syllables in “icosahedra”?
syllables in "icosahedra"
Word details
Syllables
5
i · co · sa · he · dra
Letters
10
i · c · o · s · a · h · e · d · r · a
Scrabble
16
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About the word “icosahedra”
The word “icosahedra” contains 5 syllables, divided as i · co · sa · he · dra. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "icosahedra" have?
"icosahedra" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "icosahedra" into syllables?
"icosahedra" is divided into syllables as: i · co · sa · he · dra.
What is the Scrabble score for "icosahedra"?
The Scrabble score for "icosahedra" is 16 points.
Using “icosahedra” in writing
"icosahedra" (i · co · sa · he · dra) 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, “icosahedra” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.