How many syllables in “pleiotropies”?
syllables in "pleiotropies"
Word details
Syllables
3
pleio · tro · pies
Letters
12
p · l · e · i · o · t · r · o · p · i · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “pleiotropies”
The word “pleiotropies” contains 3 syllables, divided as pleio · tro · pies. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleiotropies" have?
"pleiotropies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pleiotropies" into syllables?
"pleiotropies" is divided into syllables as: pleio · tro · pies.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleiotropies"?
The Scrabble score for "pleiotropies" is 16 points.
Using “pleiotropies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pleiotropies" (pleio · tro · pies) 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, “pleiotropies” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.