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How many syllables in “azotobacter”?

5

syllables in "azotobacter"

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Word details

Syllables

5

a · zo · to · bac · ter

Letters

11

a · z · o · t · o · b · a · c · t · e · r

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

a1
z10
o1
t1
o1
b3
a1
c3
t1
e1
r1

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About the word “azotobacter

The word azotobacter contains 5 syllables, divided as a · zo · to · bac · ter. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "azotobacter" have?

"azotobacter" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "azotobacter" into syllables?

"azotobacter" is divided into syllables as: a · zo · to · bac · ter.

What is the Scrabble score for "azotobacter"?

The Scrabble score for "azotobacter" is 24 points.

Using “azotobacter” in writing

"azotobacter" (a · zo · to · bac · ter) 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, azotobacter is worth 24 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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