How many syllables in “bacteriophagies”?
syllables in "bacteriophagies"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · te · riop · ha · gies
Letters
15
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · o · p · h · a · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
25
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About the word “bacteriophagies”
The word “bacteriophagies” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · te · riop · ha · gies. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bacteriophagies" have?
"bacteriophagies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bacteriophagies" into syllables?
"bacteriophagies" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · riop · ha · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "bacteriophagies"?
The Scrabble score for "bacteriophagies" is 25 points.
Using “bacteriophagies” in writing
"bacteriophagies" (bac · te · riop · ha · gies) 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, “bacteriophagies” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.