How many syllables in “bacteriolysis”?
syllables in "bacteriolysis"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · te · rio · ly · sis
Letters
13
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · o · l · y · s · i · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “bacteriolysis”
The word “bacteriolysis” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · te · rio · ly · sis. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bacteriolysis" have?
"bacteriolysis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bacteriolysis" into syllables?
"bacteriolysis" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · rio · ly · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "bacteriolysis"?
The Scrabble score for "bacteriolysis" is 20 points.
Using “bacteriolysis” in writing
"bacteriolysis" (bac · te · rio · ly · sis) 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, “bacteriolysis” 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.