How many syllables in “pyrethroids”?
syllables in "pyrethroids"
Word details
Syllables
3
py · re · throids
Letters
11
p · y · r · e · t · h · r · o · i · d · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “pyrethroids”
The word “pyrethroids” contains 3 syllables, divided as py · re · throids. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyrethroids" have?
"pyrethroids" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrethroids" into syllables?
"pyrethroids" is divided into syllables as: py · re · throids.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrethroids"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrethroids" is 20 points.
Using “pyrethroids” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pyrethroids" (py · re · throids) 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, “pyrethroids” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.