How many syllables in “thalidomides”?
syllables in "thalidomides"
Word details
Syllables
5
tha · li · do · mi · des
Letters
12
t · h · a · l · i · d · o · m · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “thalidomides”
The word “thalidomides” contains 5 syllables, divided as tha · li · do · mi · des. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "thalidomides" have?
"thalidomides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "thalidomides" into syllables?
"thalidomides" is divided into syllables as: tha · li · do · mi · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "thalidomides"?
The Scrabble score for "thalidomides" is 19 points.
Using “thalidomides” in writing
"thalidomides" (tha · li · do · mi · 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, “thalidomides” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.