How many syllables in “adenoviruses”?
syllables in "adenoviruses"
Word details
Syllables
5
ade · nov · iru · ses
Letters
12
a · d · e · n · o · v · i · r · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “adenoviruses”
The word “adenoviruses” contains 5 syllables, divided as ade · nov · iru · ses. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "adenoviruses" have?
"adenoviruses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "adenoviruses" into syllables?
"adenoviruses" is divided into syllables as: ade · nov · iru · ses.
What is the Scrabble score for "adenoviruses"?
The Scrabble score for "adenoviruses" is 16 points.
Using “adenoviruses” in writing
"adenoviruses" (ade · nov · iru · ses) 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, “adenoviruses” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.