How many syllables in “pedicel”?
syllables in "pedicel"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · di · cel
Letters
7
p · e · d · i · c · e · l
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “pedicel”
The word “pedicel” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · di · cel. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pedicel" have?
"pedicel" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pedicel" into syllables?
"pedicel" is divided into syllables as: pe · di · cel.
What is the Scrabble score for "pedicel"?
The Scrabble score for "pedicel" is 12 points.
Using “pedicel” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pedicel" (pe · di · cel) 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, “pedicel” is worth 12 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 “pedicel”
The letters in “pedicel” can be rearranged to spell one other word: pedicle.