How many syllables in “bacteriophages”?
syllables in "bacteriophages"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · te · riop · ha · ges
Letters
14
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · o · p · h · a · g · e · s
Scrabble
24
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About the word “bacteriophages”
The word “bacteriophages” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · te · riop · ha · ges. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bacteriophages" have?
"bacteriophages" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bacteriophages" into syllables?
"bacteriophages" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · riop · ha · ges.
What is the Scrabble score for "bacteriophages"?
The Scrabble score for "bacteriophages" is 24 points.
Using “bacteriophages” in writing
"bacteriophages" (bac · te · riop · ha · ges) 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, “bacteriophages” 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.