How many syllables in “ascomycetes”?
syllables in "ascomycetes"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · sco · my · ce · tes
Letters
11
a · s · c · o · m · y · c · e · t · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “ascomycetes”
The word “ascomycetes” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · sco · my · ce · tes. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ascomycetes" have?
"ascomycetes" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ascomycetes" into syllables?
"ascomycetes" is divided into syllables as: a · sco · my · ce · tes.
What is the Scrabble score for "ascomycetes"?
The Scrabble score for "ascomycetes" is 20 points.
Using “ascomycetes” in writing
"ascomycetes" (a · sco · my · ce · tes) 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, “ascomycetes” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.