How many syllables in “pyrethrums”?
syllables in "pyrethrums"
Word details
Syllables
3
py · re · thrums
Letters
10
p · y · r · e · t · h · r · u · m · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “pyrethrums”
The word “pyrethrums” contains 3 syllables, divided as py · re · thrums. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyrethrums" have?
"pyrethrums" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrethrums" into syllables?
"pyrethrums" is divided into syllables as: py · re · thrums.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrethrums"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrethrums" is 20 points.
Using “pyrethrums” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pyrethrums" (py · re · thrums) 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, “pyrethrums” 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.