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How many syllables in “pyrimidines”?

5

syllables in "pyrimidines"

pyrimidines
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Word details

Syllables

5

py · ri · mi · di · nes

Letters

11

p · y · r · i · m · i · d · i · n · e · s

Scrabble

19

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
y4
r1
i1
m3
i1
d2
i1
n1
e1
s1

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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.

FAQ

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.

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