How many syllables in “steroid”?
syllables in "steroid"
Word details
Syllables
2
ste · roid
Letters
7
s · t · e · r · o · i · d
Scrabble
8
points
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About the word “steroid”
The word “steroid” contains 2 syllables, divided as ste · roid. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "steroid" have?
"steroid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "steroid" into syllables?
"steroid" is divided into syllables as: ste · roid.
What is the Scrabble score for "steroid"?
The Scrabble score for "steroid" is 8 points.
Using “steroid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "steroid" (ste · roid) 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, “steroid” is worth 8 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 “steroid”
The letters in “steroid” can be rearranged to spell 4 other words: editors, sortied, storied, triodes.