How many syllables in “ectoparasite”?
syllables in "ectoparasite"
Word details
Syllables
5
ect · opa · ras · ite
Letters
12
e · c · t · o · p · a · r · a · s · i · t · e
Scrabble
16
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About the word “ectoparasite”
The word “ectoparasite” contains 5 syllables, divided as ect · opa · ras · ite. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "ectoparasite" have?
"ectoparasite" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ectoparasite" into syllables?
"ectoparasite" is divided into syllables as: ect · opa · ras · ite.
What is the Scrabble score for "ectoparasite"?
The Scrabble score for "ectoparasite" is 16 points.
Using “ectoparasite” in writing
"ectoparasite" (ect · opa · ras · ite) 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, “ectoparasite” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.