How many syllables in “thyroidectomy”?
syllables in "thyroidectomy"
Word details
Syllables
5
thy · roi · dec · to · my
Letters
13
t · h · y · r · o · i · d · e · c · t · o · m · y
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “thyroidectomy”
The word “thyroidectomy” contains 5 syllables, divided as thy · roi · dec · to · my. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "thyroidectomy" have?
"thyroidectomy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "thyroidectomy" into syllables?
"thyroidectomy" is divided into syllables as: thy · roi · dec · to · my.
What is the Scrabble score for "thyroidectomy"?
The Scrabble score for "thyroidectomy" is 27 points.
Using “thyroidectomy” in writing
"thyroidectomy" (thy · roi · dec · to · my) 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, “thyroidectomy” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.