How many syllables in “pediatric”?
syllables in "pediatric"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · dia · tric
Letters
9
p · e · d · i · a · t · r · i · c
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “pediatric”
The word “pediatric” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · dia · tric. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pediatric" have?
"pediatric" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pediatric" into syllables?
"pediatric" is divided into syllables as: pe · dia · tric.
What is the Scrabble score for "pediatric"?
The Scrabble score for "pediatric" is 14 points.
Using “pediatric” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pediatric" (pe · dia · tric) 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, “pediatric” is worth 14 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 “pediatric”
The letters in “pediatric” can be rearranged to spell one other word: patricide.