How many syllables in “bactericidal”?
syllables in "bactericidal"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · te · ri · ci · dal
Letters
12
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · c · i · d · a · l
Scrabble
19
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About the word “bactericidal”
The word “bactericidal” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · te · ri · ci · dal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "bactericidal" have?
"bactericidal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bactericidal" into syllables?
"bactericidal" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · ri · ci · dal.
What is the Scrabble score for "bactericidal"?
The Scrabble score for "bactericidal" is 19 points.
Using “bactericidal” in writing
"bactericidal" (bac · te · ri · ci · dal) 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, “bactericidal” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.