How many syllables in “bacterial”?
syllables in "bacterial"
Word details
Syllables
3
bac · te · rial
Letters
9
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · a · l
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “bacterial”
The word “bacterial” contains 3 syllables, divided as bac · te · rial. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bacterial" have?
"bacterial" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "bacterial" into syllables?
"bacterial" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · rial.
What is the Scrabble score for "bacterial"?
The Scrabble score for "bacterial" is 13 points.
Using “bacterial” in writing
Three-syllable words like "bacterial" (bac · te · rial) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “bacterial” 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.
Anagrams of “bacterial”
The letters in “bacterial” can be rearranged to spell one other word: calibrate.