How many syllables in “spondylitides”?
syllables in "spondylitides"
Word details
Syllables
5
spon · dy · li · ti · des
Letters
13
s · p · o · n · d · y · l · i · t · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “spondylitides”
The word “spondylitides” contains 5 syllables, divided as spon · dy · li · ti · des. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "spondylitides" have?
"spondylitides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "spondylitides" into syllables?
"spondylitides" is divided into syllables as: spon · dy · li · ti · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "spondylitides"?
The Scrabble score for "spondylitides" is 20 points.
Using “spondylitides” in writing
"spondylitides" (spon · dy · li · ti · 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, “spondylitides” 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.