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How many syllables in “urushiol”?

3

syllables in "urushiol"

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Word details

Syllables

3

u · rus · hiol

Letters

8

u · r · u · s · h · i · o · l

Scrabble

11

points

Scrabble letter values

u1
r1
u1
s1
h4
i1
o1
l1

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About the word “urushiol

The word urushiol contains 3 syllables, divided as u · rus · hiol. It has 8 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "urushiol" have?

"urushiol" has 3 syllables.

How do you divide "urushiol" into syllables?

"urushiol" is divided into syllables as: u · rus · hiol.

What is the Scrabble score for "urushiol"?

The Scrabble score for "urushiol" is 11 points.

Using “urushiol” in writing

Three-syllable words like "urushiol" (u · rus · hiol) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, urushiol is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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