How many syllables in “campylobacter”?
syllables in "campylobacter"
Word details
Syllables
5
cam · py · lo · bac · ter
Letters
13
c · a · m · p · y · l · o · b · a · c · t · e · r
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “campylobacter”
The word “campylobacter” contains 5 syllables, divided as cam · py · lo · bac · ter. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "campylobacter" have?
"campylobacter" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "campylobacter" into syllables?
"campylobacter" is divided into syllables as: cam · py · lo · bac · ter.
What is the Scrabble score for "campylobacter"?
The Scrabble score for "campylobacter" is 26 points.
Using “campylobacter” in writing
"campylobacter" (cam · py · lo · bac · ter) 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, “campylobacter” 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.