How many syllables in “pyrimidines”?
syllables in "pyrimidines"
Word details
Syllables
5
py · ri · mi · di · nes
Letters
11
p · y · r · i · m · i · d · i · n · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “pyrimidines”
The word “pyrimidines” contains 5 syllables, divided as py · ri · mi · di · nes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "pyrimidines" have?
"pyrimidines" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrimidines" into syllables?
"pyrimidines" is divided into syllables as: py · ri · mi · di · nes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrimidines"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrimidines" is 19 points.
Using “pyrimidines” in writing
"pyrimidines" (py · ri · mi · di · nes) 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, “pyrimidines” 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.