How many syllables in “vermicide”?
syllables in "vermicide"
Word details
Syllables
3
ver · mic · ide
Letters
9
v · e · r · m · i · c · i · d · e
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “vermicide”
The word “vermicide” contains 3 syllables, divided as ver · mic · ide. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vermicide" have?
"vermicide" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "vermicide" into syllables?
"vermicide" is divided into syllables as: ver · mic · ide.
What is the Scrabble score for "vermicide"?
The Scrabble score for "vermicide" is 17 points.
Using “vermicide” in writing
Three-syllable words like "vermicide" (ver · mic · ide) 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, “vermicide” is worth 17 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 “vermicide”
The letters in “vermicide” can be rearranged to spell one other word: decemviri.