How many syllables in “uxoricides”?
syllables in "uxoricides"
Word details
Syllables
5
u · xo · ri · ci · des
Letters
10
u · x · o · r · i · c · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “uxoricides”
The word “uxoricides” contains 5 syllables, divided as u · xo · ri · ci · des. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "uxoricides" have?
"uxoricides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "uxoricides" into syllables?
"uxoricides" is divided into syllables as: u · xo · ri · ci · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "uxoricides"?
The Scrabble score for "uxoricides" is 20 points.
Using “uxoricides” in writing
"uxoricides" (u · xo · ri · ci · des) 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, “uxoricides” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.