How many syllables in “endometriosis”?
syllables in "endometriosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
en · do · me · trio · sis
Letters
13
e · n · d · o · m · e · t · r · i · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
16
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About the word “endometriosis”
The word “endometriosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as en · do · me · trio · sis. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "endometriosis" have?
"endometriosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "endometriosis" into syllables?
"endometriosis" is divided into syllables as: en · do · me · trio · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "endometriosis"?
The Scrabble score for "endometriosis" is 16 points.
Using “endometriosis” in writing
"endometriosis" (en · do · me · trio · sis) 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, “endometriosis” 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.