How many syllables in “conjunctivitis”?
syllables in "conjunctivitis"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · jun · cti · vi · tis
Letters
14
c · o · n · j · u · n · c · t · i · v · i · t · i · s
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “conjunctivitis”
The word “conjunctivitis” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · jun · cti · vi · tis. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "conjunctivitis" have?
"conjunctivitis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "conjunctivitis" into syllables?
"conjunctivitis" is divided into syllables as: con · jun · cti · vi · tis.
What is the Scrabble score for "conjunctivitis"?
The Scrabble score for "conjunctivitis" is 28 points.
Using “conjunctivitis” in writing
"conjunctivitis" (con · jun · cti · vi · tis) 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, “conjunctivitis” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.