How many syllables in “patricides”?
syllables in "patricides"
Word details
Syllables
4
pa · tri · ci · des
Letters
10
p · a · t · r · i · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “patricides”
The word “patricides” contains 4 syllables, divided as pa · tri · ci · des. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "patricides" have?
"patricides" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "patricides" into syllables?
"patricides" is divided into syllables as: pa · tri · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "patricides"?
The Scrabble score for "patricides" is 15 points.
Using “patricides” in writing
Four-syllable words like "patricides" (pa · tri · ci · des) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “patricides” is worth 15 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 “patricides”
The letters in “patricides” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pediatrics.