How many syllables in “larvicide”?
syllables in "larvicide"
Word details
Syllables
3
lar · vic · ide
Letters
9
l · a · r · v · i · c · i · d · e
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “larvicide”
The word “larvicide” contains 3 syllables, divided as lar · vic · ide. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "larvicide" have?
"larvicide" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "larvicide" into syllables?
"larvicide" is divided into syllables as: lar · vic · ide.
What is the Scrabble score for "larvicide"?
The Scrabble score for "larvicide" is 15 points.
Using “larvicide” in writing
Three-syllable words like "larvicide" (lar · vic · ide) 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, “larvicide” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “larvicide”
The letters in “larvicide” can be rearranged to spell one other word: veridical.