How many syllables in “nematocidal”?
syllables in "nematocidal"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · ma · to · ci · dal
Letters
11
n · e · m · a · t · o · c · i · d · a · l
Scrabble
16
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “nematocidal”
The word “nematocidal” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · ma · to · ci · dal. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "nematocidal" have?
"nematocidal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "nematocidal" into syllables?
"nematocidal" is divided into syllables as: ne · ma · to · ci · dal.
What is the Scrabble score for "nematocidal"?
The Scrabble score for "nematocidal" is 16 points.
Using “nematocidal” in writing
"nematocidal" (ne · ma · to · ci · dal) 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, “nematocidal” 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 “nematocidal”
The letters in “nematocidal” can be rearranged to spell one other word: declamation.