How many syllables in “actinomyces”?
syllables in "actinomyces"
Word details
Syllables
5
ac · ti · no · my · ces
Letters
11
a · c · t · i · n · o · m · y · c · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “actinomyces”
The word “actinomyces” contains 5 syllables, divided as ac · ti · no · my · ces. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "actinomyces" have?
"actinomyces" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "actinomyces" into syllables?
"actinomyces" is divided into syllables as: ac · ti · no · my · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "actinomyces"?
The Scrabble score for "actinomyces" is 20 points.
Using “actinomyces” in writing
"actinomyces" (ac · ti · no · my · ces) 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, “actinomyces” 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.