How many syllables in “pleiotropy”?
syllables in "pleiotropy"
Word details
Syllables
3
pleio · tro · py
Letters
10
p · l · e · i · o · t · r · o · p · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “pleiotropy”
The word “pleiotropy” contains 3 syllables, divided as pleio · tro · py. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pleiotropy" have?
"pleiotropy" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pleiotropy" into syllables?
"pleiotropy" is divided into syllables as: pleio · tro · py.
What is the Scrabble score for "pleiotropy"?
The Scrabble score for "pleiotropy" is 17 points.
Using “pleiotropy” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pleiotropy" (pleio · tro · py) 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, “pleiotropy” 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.