How many syllables in “olympiads”?
syllables in "olympiads"
Word details
Syllables
3
o · lym · piads
Letters
9
o · l · y · m · p · i · a · d · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “olympiads”
The word “olympiads” contains 3 syllables, divided as o · lym · piads. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "olympiads" have?
"olympiads" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "olympiads" into syllables?
"olympiads" is divided into syllables as: o · lym · piads.
What is the Scrabble score for "olympiads"?
The Scrabble score for "olympiads" is 17 points.
Using “olympiads” in writing
Three-syllable words like "olympiads" (o · lym · piads) 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, “olympiads” is worth 17 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 “olympiads”
The letters in “olympiads” can be rearranged to spell one other word: sympodial.