How many syllables in “python”?
syllables in "python"
Word details
Syllables
2
pyt · hon
Letters
6
p · y · t · h · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “python”
The word “python” contains 2 syllables, divided as pyt · hon. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "python" have?
"python" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "python" into syllables?
"python" is divided into syllables as: pyt · hon.
What is the Scrabble score for "python"?
The Scrabble score for "python" is 14 points.
Using “python” in writing
Two-syllable words like "python" (pyt · hon) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “python” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “python”
The letters in “python” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: phyton, typhon.