How many syllables in “pyrotechnics”?
syllables in "pyrotechnics"
Word details
Syllables
4
py · ro · tec · hnics
Letters
12
p · y · r · o · t · e · c · h · n · i · c · s
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “pyrotechnics”
The word “pyrotechnics” contains 4 syllables, divided as py · ro · tec · hnics. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyrotechnics" have?
"pyrotechnics" has 4 syllables.
How do you divide "pyrotechnics" into syllables?
"pyrotechnics" is divided into syllables as: py · ro · tec · hnics.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyrotechnics"?
The Scrabble score for "pyrotechnics" is 24 points.
Using “pyrotechnics” in writing
Four-syllable words like "pyrotechnics" (py · ro · tec · hnics) span two full iambic feet. In a line of iambic pentameter (10 syllables), a four-syllable word takes nearly half the line, making it a powerful anchor. Use it deliberately — multi-syllable words slow the reader down and add weight.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pyrotechnics” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “pyrotechnics”
The letters in “pyrotechnics” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phenocrystic.