How many syllables in “nematicides”?
syllables in "nematicides"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · ma · ti · ci · des
Letters
11
n · e · m · a · t · i · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “nematicides”
The word “nematicides” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · ma · ti · ci · des. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "nematicides" have?
"nematicides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nematicides" into syllables?
"nematicides" is divided into syllables as: ne · ma · ti · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "nematicides"?
The Scrabble score for "nematicides" is 16 points.
Using “nematicides” in writing
"nematicides" (ne · ma · ti · 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, “nematicides” 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.
Anagrams of “nematicides”
The letters in “nematicides” can be rearranged to spell one other word: mendacities.