How many syllables in “bacteriologists”?
syllables in "bacteriologists"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · te · rio · lo · gists
Letters
15
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “bacteriologists”
The word “bacteriologists” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · te · rio · lo · gists. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bacteriologists" have?
"bacteriologists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bacteriologists" into syllables?
"bacteriologists" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · rio · lo · gists.
What is the Scrabble score for "bacteriologists"?
The Scrabble score for "bacteriologists" is 20 points.
Using “bacteriologists” in writing
"bacteriologists" (bac · te · rio · lo · gists) 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, “bacteriologists” 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.