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How many syllables in “anastomosis”?

5

syllables in "anastomosis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · na · sto · mo · sis

Letters

11

a · n · a · s · t · o · m · o · s · i · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
n1
a1
s1
t1
o1
m3
o1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “anastomosis

The word anastomosis contains 5 syllables, divided as a · na · sto · mo · sis. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "anastomosis" have?

"anastomosis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "anastomosis" into syllables?

"anastomosis" is divided into syllables as: a · na · sto · mo · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "anastomosis"?

The Scrabble score for "anastomosis" is 13 points.

Using “anastomosis” in writing

"anastomosis" (a · na · sto · mo · 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, anastomosis is worth 13 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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