How many syllables in “pachydermatous”?
syllables in "pachydermatous"
Word details
Syllables
5
pac · hy · der · ma · tous
Letters
14
p · a · c · h · y · d · e · r · m · a · t · o · u · s
Scrabble
27
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About the word “pachydermatous”
The word “pachydermatous” contains 5 syllables, divided as pac · hy · der · ma · tous. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pachydermatous" have?
"pachydermatous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pachydermatous" into syllables?
"pachydermatous" is divided into syllables as: pac · hy · der · ma · tous.
What is the Scrabble score for "pachydermatous"?
The Scrabble score for "pachydermatous" is 27 points.
Using “pachydermatous” in writing
"pachydermatous" (pac · hy · der · ma · tous) 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, “pachydermatous” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.