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How many syllables in “actinomycetes”?

6

syllables in "actinomycetes"

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Word details

Syllables

6

ac · ti · no · my · ce · tes

Letters

13

a · c · t · i · n · o · m · y · c · e · t · e · s

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
c3
t1
i1
n1
o1
m3
y4
c3
e1
t1
e1
s1

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About the word “actinomycetes

The word actinomycetes contains 6 syllables, divided as ac · ti · no · my · ce · tes. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "actinomycetes" have?

"actinomycetes" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "actinomycetes" into syllables?

"actinomycetes" is divided into syllables as: ac · ti · no · my · ce · tes.

What is the Scrabble score for "actinomycetes"?

The Scrabble score for "actinomycetes" is 22 points.

Using “actinomycetes” in writing

With 6 syllables, "actinomycetes" (ac · ti · no · my · ce · tes) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, actinomycetes is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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