How many syllables in “amyloidosis”?
syllables in "amyloidosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · my · loi · do · sis
Letters
11
a · m · y · l · o · i · d · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “amyloidosis”
The word “amyloidosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · my · loi · do · sis. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "amyloidosis" have?
"amyloidosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "amyloidosis" into syllables?
"amyloidosis" is divided into syllables as: a · my · loi · do · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "amyloidosis"?
The Scrabble score for "amyloidosis" is 17 points.
Using “amyloidosis” in writing
"amyloidosis" (a · my · loi · do · sis) 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, “amyloidosis” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.