How many syllables in “pediatrics”?
syllables in "pediatrics"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · dia · trics
Letters
10
p · e · d · i · a · t · r · i · c · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “pediatrics”
The word “pediatrics” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · dia · trics. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pediatrics" have?
"pediatrics" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pediatrics" into syllables?
"pediatrics" is divided into syllables as: pe · dia · trics.
What is the Scrabble score for "pediatrics"?
The Scrabble score for "pediatrics" is 15 points.
Using “pediatrics” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pediatrics" (pe · dia · trics) 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, “pediatrics” 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 “pediatrics”
The letters in “pediatrics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: patricides.