How many syllables in “polydactylies”?
syllables in "polydactylies"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ly · dac · ty · lies
Letters
13
p · o · l · y · d · a · c · t · y · l · i · e · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “polydactylies”
The word “polydactylies” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · dac · ty · lies. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "polydactylies" have?
"polydactylies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polydactylies" into syllables?
"polydactylies" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · dac · ty · lies.
What is the Scrabble score for "polydactylies"?
The Scrabble score for "polydactylies" is 24 points.
Using “polydactylies” in writing
"polydactylies" (po · ly · dac · ty · lies) 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, “polydactylies” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.