How many syllables in “archaebacterium”?
syllables in "archaebacterium"
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
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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.
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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.