How many syllables in “zoolatries”?
syllables in "zoolatries"
Word details
Syllables
3
zoo · la · tries
Letters
10
z · o · o · l · a · t · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “zoolatries”
The word “zoolatries” contains 3 syllables, divided as zoo · la · tries. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "zoolatries" have?
"zoolatries" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "zoolatries" into syllables?
"zoolatries" is divided into syllables as: zoo · la · tries.
What is the Scrabble score for "zoolatries"?
The Scrabble score for "zoolatries" is 19 points.
Using “zoolatries” in writing
Three-syllable words like "zoolatries" (zoo · la · tries) 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, “zoolatries” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.