How many syllables in “polydactyly”?
syllables in "polydactyly"
Word details
Syllables
5
po · ly · dac · ty · ly
Letters
11
p · o · l · y · d · a · c · t · y · l · y
Scrabble
25
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About the word “polydactyly”
The word “polydactyly” contains 5 syllables, divided as po · ly · dac · ty · ly. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "polydactyly" have?
"polydactyly" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "polydactyly" into syllables?
"polydactyly" is divided into syllables as: po · ly · dac · ty · ly.
What is the Scrabble score for "polydactyly"?
The Scrabble score for "polydactyly" is 25 points.
Using “polydactyly” in writing
"polydactyly" (po · ly · dac · ty · ly) 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, “polydactyly” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.