How many syllables in “ornithes”?
syllables in "ornithes"
Word details
Syllables
3
or · nit · hes
Letters
8
o · r · n · i · t · h · e · s
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “ornithes”
The word “ornithes” contains 3 syllables, divided as or · nit · hes. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ornithes" have?
"ornithes" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "ornithes" into syllables?
"ornithes" is divided into syllables as: or · nit · hes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ornithes"?
The Scrabble score for "ornithes" is 11 points.
Using “ornithes” in writing
Three-syllable words like "ornithes" (or · nit · hes) 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, “ornithes” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “ornithes”
The letters in “ornithes” can be rearranged to spell one other word: horniest.