How many syllables in “pyroxenites”?
syllables in "pyroxenites"
Word details
Syllables
5
py · ro · xe · ni · tes
Letters
11
p · y · r · o · x · e · n · i · t · e · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “pyroxenites”
The word “pyroxenites” contains 5 syllables, divided as py · ro · xe · ni · tes. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "pyroxenites" have?
"pyroxenites" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pyroxenites" into syllables?
"pyroxenites" is divided into syllables as: py · ro · xe · ni · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyroxenites"?
The Scrabble score for "pyroxenites" is 23 points.
Using “pyroxenites” in writing
"pyroxenites" (py · ro · xe · ni · 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, “pyroxenites” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.