How many syllables in “radionuclides”?
syllables in "radionuclides"
Word details
Syllables
5
ra · dio · nu · cli · des
Letters
13
r · a · d · i · o · n · u · c · l · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “radionuclides”
The word “radionuclides” contains 5 syllables, divided as ra · dio · nu · cli · des. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "radionuclides" have?
"radionuclides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "radionuclides" into syllables?
"radionuclides" is divided into syllables as: ra · dio · nu · cli · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "radionuclides"?
The Scrabble score for "radionuclides" is 17 points.
Using “radionuclides” in writing
"radionuclides" (ra · dio · nu · cli · des) 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, “radionuclides” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.