How many syllables in “pulchritudinous”?
syllables in "pulchritudinous"
Word details
Syllables
5
pul · chri · tu · di · nous
Letters
15
p · u · l · c · h · r · i · t · u · d · i · n · o · u · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “pulchritudinous”
The word “pulchritudinous” contains 5 syllables, divided as pul · chri · tu · di · nous. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pulchritudinous" have?
"pulchritudinous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pulchritudinous" into syllables?
"pulchritudinous" is divided into syllables as: pul · chri · tu · di · nous.
What is the Scrabble score for "pulchritudinous"?
The Scrabble score for "pulchritudinous" is 23 points.
Using “pulchritudinous” in writing
"pulchritudinous" (pul · chri · tu · di · nous) 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, “pulchritudinous” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.