How many syllables in “thyroidectomized”?
syllables in "thyroidectomized"
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
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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.