How many syllables in “molluscicides”?
syllables in "molluscicides"
Word details
Syllables
5
mol · lu · sci · ci · des
Letters
13
m · o · l · l · u · s · c · i · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “molluscicides”
The word “molluscicides” contains 5 syllables, divided as mol · lu · sci · ci · des. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "molluscicides" have?
"molluscicides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "molluscicides" into syllables?
"molluscicides" is divided into syllables as: mol · lu · sci · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "molluscicides"?
The Scrabble score for "molluscicides" is 20 points.
Using “molluscicides” in writing
"molluscicides" (mol · lu · sci · ci · des) 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, “molluscicides” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.