How many syllables in “typhoid”?
syllables in "typhoid"
Word details
Syllables
2
typ · hoid
Letters
7
t · y · p · h · o · i · d
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “typhoid”
The word “typhoid” contains 2 syllables, divided as typ · hoid. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "typhoid" have?
"typhoid" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "typhoid" into syllables?
"typhoid" is divided into syllables as: typ · hoid.
What is the Scrabble score for "typhoid"?
The Scrabble score for "typhoid" is 16 points.
Using “typhoid” in writing
Two-syllable words like "typhoid" (typ · hoid) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “typhoid” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “typhoid”
The letters in “typhoid” can be rearranged to spell one other word: phytoid.