How many syllables in “matricide”?
syllables in "matricide"
Word details
Syllables
3
mat · ric · ide
Letters
9
m · a · t · r · i · c · i · d · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “matricide”
The word “matricide” contains 3 syllables, divided as mat · ric · ide. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "matricide" have?
"matricide" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "matricide" into syllables?
"matricide" is divided into syllables as: mat · ric · ide.
What is the Scrabble score for "matricide"?
The Scrabble score for "matricide" is 14 points.
Using “matricide” in writing
Three-syllable words like "matricide" (mat · ric · 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, “matricide” 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 “matricide”
The letters in “matricide” can be rearranged to spell one other word: diametric.