How many syllables in “kwashiorkors”?
syllables in "kwashiorkors"
Word details
Syllables
3
kwas · hior · kors
Letters
12
k · w · a · s · h · i · o · r · k · o · r · s
Scrabble
26
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About the word “kwashiorkors”
The word “kwashiorkors” contains 3 syllables, divided as kwas · hior · kors. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "kwashiorkors" have?
"kwashiorkors" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "kwashiorkors" into syllables?
"kwashiorkors" is divided into syllables as: kwas · hior · kors.
What is the Scrabble score for "kwashiorkors"?
The Scrabble score for "kwashiorkors" is 26 points.
Using “kwashiorkors” in writing
Three-syllable words like "kwashiorkors" (kwas · hior · kors) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “kwashiorkors” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.