How many syllables in “bacteriophagy”?
syllables in "bacteriophagy"
Word details
Syllables
5
bac · te · riop · ha · gy
Letters
13
b · a · c · t · e · r · i · o · p · h · a · g · y
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “bacteriophagy”
The word “bacteriophagy” contains 5 syllables, divided as bac · te · riop · ha · gy. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "bacteriophagy" have?
"bacteriophagy" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "bacteriophagy" into syllables?
"bacteriophagy" is divided into syllables as: bac · te · riop · ha · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "bacteriophagy"?
The Scrabble score for "bacteriophagy" is 26 points.
Using “bacteriophagy” in writing
"bacteriophagy" (bac · te · riop · ha · gy) 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, “bacteriophagy” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.