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How many syllables in “pyrargyrites”?

5

syllables in "pyrargyrites"

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Word details

Syllables

5

py · rar · gy · ri · tes

Letters

12

p · y · r · a · r · g · y · r · i · t · e · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
y4
r1
a1
r1
g2
y4
r1
i1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “pyrargyrites

The word pyrargyrites contains 5 syllables, divided as py · rar · gy · ri · tes. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pyrargyrites" have?

"pyrargyrites" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "pyrargyrites" into syllables?

"pyrargyrites" is divided into syllables as: py · rar · gy · ri · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "pyrargyrites"?

The Scrabble score for "pyrargyrites" is 21 points.

Using “pyrargyrites” in writing

"pyrargyrites" (py · rar · gy · ri · tes) 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, pyrargyrites is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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