How many syllables in “peridot”?
syllables in "peridot"
Word details
Syllables
3
pe · ri · dot
Letters
7
p · e · r · i · d · o · t
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “peridot”
The word “peridot” contains 3 syllables, divided as pe · ri · dot. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "peridot" have?
"peridot" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "peridot" into syllables?
"peridot" is divided into syllables as: pe · ri · dot.
What is the Scrabble score for "peridot"?
The Scrabble score for "peridot" is 10 points.
Using “peridot” in writing
Three-syllable words like "peridot" (pe · ri · dot) 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, “peridot” is worth 10 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 “peridot”
The letters in “peridot” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: diopter, dioptre, proteid.