How many syllables in “pyrethroid”?
syllables in "pyrethroid"
Word details
Syllables
3
py · re · throid
Letters
10
p · y · r · e · t · h · r · o · i · d
Scrabble
19
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About the word “pyrethroid”
The word “pyrethroid” contains 3 syllables, divided as py · re · throid. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyrethroid" have?
"pyrethroid" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrethroid" into syllables?
"pyrethroid" is divided into syllables as: py · re · throid.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrethroid"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrethroid" is 19 points.
Using “pyrethroid” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pyrethroid" (py · re · throid) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pyrethroid” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.