How many syllables in “pericarditis”?
syllables in "pericarditis"
Word details
Syllables
5
pe · ri · car · di · tis
Letters
12
p · e · r · i · c · a · r · d · i · t · i · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “pericarditis”
The word “pericarditis” contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · ri · car · di · tis. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pericarditis" have?
"pericarditis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pericarditis" into syllables?
"pericarditis" is divided into syllables as: pe · ri · car · di · tis.
What is the Scrabble score for "pericarditis"?
The Scrabble score for "pericarditis" is 17 points.
Using “pericarditis” in writing
"pericarditis" (pe · ri · car · di · tis) 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, “pericarditis” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.