How many syllables in “zygodactylous”?
syllables in "zygodactylous"
Word details
Syllables
5
zy · go · dac · ty · lous
Letters
13
z · y · g · o · d · a · c · t · y · l · o · u · s
Scrabble
32
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About the word “zygodactylous”
The word “zygodactylous” contains 5 syllables, divided as zy · go · dac · ty · lous. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "zygodactylous" have?
"zygodactylous" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "zygodactylous" into syllables?
"zygodactylous" is divided into syllables as: zy · go · dac · ty · lous.
What is the Scrabble score for "zygodactylous"?
The Scrabble score for "zygodactylous" is 32 points.
Using “zygodactylous” in writing
"zygodactylous" (zy · go · dac · ty · lous) 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, “zygodactylous” is worth 32 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.