How many syllables in “pyrolusites”?
syllables in "pyrolusites"
Word details
Syllables
5
py · ro · lu · si · tes
Letters
11
p · y · r · o · l · u · s · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “pyrolusites”
The word “pyrolusites” contains 5 syllables, divided as py · ro · lu · si · tes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "pyrolusites" have?
"pyrolusites" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrolusites" into syllables?
"pyrolusites" is divided into syllables as: py · ro · lu · si · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrolusites"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrolusites" is 16 points.
Using “pyrolusites” in writing
"pyrolusites" (py · ro · lu · si · tes) 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, “pyrolusites” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.