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How many syllables in “archaebacterium”?

5

syllables in "archaebacterium"

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Word details

Syllables

5

ar · chae · bac · te · rium

Letters

15

a · r · c · h · a · e · b · a · c · t · e · r · i · u · m

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
r1
c3
h4
a1
e1
b3
a1
c3
t1
e1
r1
i1
u1
m3

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About the word “archaebacterium

The word archaebacterium contains 5 syllables, divided as ar · chae · bac · te · rium. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "archaebacterium" have?

"archaebacterium" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "archaebacterium" into syllables?

"archaebacterium" is divided into syllables as: ar · chae · bac · te · rium.

What is the Scrabble score for "archaebacterium"?

The Scrabble score for "archaebacterium" is 26 points.

Using “archaebacterium” in writing

"archaebacterium" (ar · chae · bac · te · rium) 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, archaebacterium is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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