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How many syllables in “pylon”?

2

syllables in "pylon"

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Word details

Syllables

2

py · lon

Letters

5

p · y · l · o · n

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
y4
l1
o1
n1

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About the word “pylon

The word pylon contains 2 syllables, divided as py · lon. It has 5 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pylon" have?

"pylon" has 2 syllables.

How do you divide "pylon" into syllables?

"pylon" is divided into syllables as: py · lon.

What is the Scrabble score for "pylon"?

The Scrabble score for "pylon" is 10 points.

Using “pylon” in writing

Two-syllable words like "pylon" (py · lon) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, pylon is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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