How many syllables in “pharyngitides”?
syllables in "pharyngitides"
Word details
Syllables
5
pha · ryn · gi · ti · des
Letters
13
p · h · a · r · y · n · g · i · t · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “pharyngitides”
The word “pharyngitides” contains 5 syllables, divided as pha · ryn · gi · ti · des. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharyngitides" have?
"pharyngitides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pharyngitides" into syllables?
"pharyngitides" is divided into syllables as: pha · ryn · gi · ti · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharyngitides"?
The Scrabble score for "pharyngitides" is 23 points.
Using “pharyngitides” in writing
"pharyngitides" (pha · ryn · gi · ti · des) 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, “pharyngitides” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.