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