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How many syllables in “pyrotechnical”?

5

syllables in "pyrotechnical"

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Word details

Syllables

5

py · ro · tec · hni · cal

Letters

13

p · y · r · o · t · e · c · h · n · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

25

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
y4
r1
o1
t1
e1
c3
h4
n1
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “pyrotechnical

The word pyrotechnical contains 5 syllables, divided as py · ro · tec · hni · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "pyrotechnical" have?

"pyrotechnical" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "pyrotechnical" into syllables?

"pyrotechnical" is divided into syllables as: py · ro · tec · hni · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "pyrotechnical"?

The Scrabble score for "pyrotechnical" is 25 points.

Using “pyrotechnical” in writing

"pyrotechnical" (py · ro · tec · hni · cal) 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, pyrotechnical 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.

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