How many syllables in “adenovirus”?
syllables in "adenovirus"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · de · no · vi · rus
Letters
10
a · d · e · n · o · v · i · r · u · s
Scrabble
14
points
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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.