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How many syllables in “thyroidectomized”?

5

syllables in "thyroidectomized"

thyroidectomized
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Word details

Syllables

5

thyr · oide · ctom · ized

Letters

16

t · h · y · r · o · i · d · e · c · t · o · m · i · z · e · d

Scrabble

37

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
h4
y4
r1
o1
i1
d2
e1
c3
t1
o1
m3
i1
z10
e1
d2

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About the word “thyroidectomized

The word thyroidectomized contains 5 syllables, divided as thyr · oide · ctom · ized. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "thyroidectomized" have?

"thyroidectomized" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "thyroidectomized" into syllables?

"thyroidectomized" is divided into syllables as: thyr · oide · ctom · ized.

What is the Scrabble score for "thyroidectomized"?

The Scrabble score for "thyroidectomized" is 37 points.

Using “thyroidectomized” in writing

"thyroidectomized" (thyr · oide · ctom · ized) 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, thyroidectomized is worth 37 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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