How many syllables in “pithecanthropine”?
syllables in "pithecanthropine"
Word details
Syllables
5
pith · ecan · thro · pine
Letters
16
p · i · t · h · e · c · a · n · t · h · r · o · p · i · n · e
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “pithecanthropine”
The word “pithecanthropine” contains 5 syllables, divided as pith · ecan · thro · pine. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pithecanthropine" have?
"pithecanthropine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pithecanthropine" into syllables?
"pithecanthropine" is divided into syllables as: pith · ecan · thro · pine.
What is the Scrabble score for "pithecanthropine"?
The Scrabble score for "pithecanthropine" is 28 points.
Using “pithecanthropine” in writing
"pithecanthropine" (pith · ecan · thro · pine) 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, “pithecanthropine” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.