How many syllables in “cyanobacteria”?
syllables in "cyanobacteria"
Word details
Syllables
5
cya · no · bac · te · ria
Letters
13
c · y · a · n · o · b · a · c · t · e · r · i · a
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “cyanobacteria”
The word “cyanobacteria” contains 5 syllables, divided as cya · no · bac · te · ria. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "cyanobacteria" have?
"cyanobacteria" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "cyanobacteria" into syllables?
"cyanobacteria" is divided into syllables as: cya · no · bac · te · ria.
What is the Scrabble score for "cyanobacteria"?
The Scrabble score for "cyanobacteria" is 22 points.
Using “cyanobacteria” in writing
"cyanobacteria" (cya · no · bac · te · ria) 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, “cyanobacteria” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.