How many syllables in “triiodothyronine”?
syllables in "triiodothyronine"
Word details
Syllables
5
trii · odot · hyro · nine
Letters
16
t · r · i · i · o · d · o · t · h · y · r · o · n · i · n · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “triiodothyronine”
The word “triiodothyronine” contains 5 syllables, divided as trii · odot · hyro · nine. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "triiodothyronine" have?
"triiodothyronine" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "triiodothyronine" into syllables?
"triiodothyronine" is divided into syllables as: trii · odot · hyro · nine.
What is the Scrabble score for "triiodothyronine"?
The Scrabble score for "triiodothyronine" is 23 points.
Using “triiodothyronine” in writing
"triiodothyronine" (trii · odot · hyro · nine) 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, “triiodothyronine” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.