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How many syllables in “adenovirus”?

5

syllables in "adenovirus"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · de · no · vi · rus

Letters

10

a · d · e · n · o · v · i · r · u · s

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
d2
e1
n1
o1
v4
i1
r1
u1
s1

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About the word “adenovirus

The word adenovirus contains 5 syllables, divided as a · de · no · vi · rus. It has 10 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "adenovirus" have?

"adenovirus" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "adenovirus" into syllables?

"adenovirus" is divided into syllables as: a · de · no · vi · rus.

What is the Scrabble score for "adenovirus"?

The Scrabble score for "adenovirus" is 14 points.

Using “adenovirus” in writing

"adenovirus" (a · de · no · vi · rus) 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, adenovirus is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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