How many syllables in “echinococcus”?
syllables in "echinococcus"
Word details
Syllables
5
ec · hi · no · coc · cus
Letters
12
e · c · h · i · n · o · c · o · c · c · u · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “echinococcus”
The word “echinococcus” contains 5 syllables, divided as ec · hi · no · coc · cus. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "echinococcus" have?
"echinococcus" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "echinococcus" into syllables?
"echinococcus" is divided into syllables as: ec · hi · no · coc · cus.
What is the Scrabble score for "echinococcus"?
The Scrabble score for "echinococcus" is 23 points.
Using “echinococcus” in writing
"echinococcus" (ec · hi · no · coc · cus) 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, “echinococcus” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.