How many syllables in “pyxides”?
syllables in "pyxides"
Word details
Syllables
3
py · xi · des
Letters
7
p · y · x · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “pyxides”
The word “pyxides” contains 3 syllables, divided as py · xi · des. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pyxides" have?
"pyxides" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "pyxides" into syllables?
"pyxides" is divided into syllables as: py · xi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "pyxides"?
The Scrabble score for "pyxides" is 20 points.
Using “pyxides” in writing
Three-syllable words like "pyxides" (py · xi · des) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “pyxides” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.