How many syllables in “pyrimethamine”?
syllables in "pyrimethamine"
Word details
Syllables
5
pyr · ime · tha · min · e
Letters
13
p · y · r · i · m · e · t · h · a · m · i · n · e
Scrabble
25
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About the word “pyrimethamine”
The word “pyrimethamine” contains 5 syllables, divided as pyr · ime · tha · min · e. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyrimethamine" have?
"pyrimethamine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrimethamine" into syllables?
"pyrimethamine" is divided into syllables as: pyr · ime · tha · min · e.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrimethamine"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrimethamine" is 25 points.
Using “pyrimethamine” in writing
"pyrimethamine" (pyr · ime · tha · min · e) 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, “pyrimethamine” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.