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How many syllables in “endosymbiosis”?

5

syllables in "endosymbiosis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

en · do · sym · bio · sis

Letters

13

e · n · d · o · s · y · m · b · i · o · s · i · s

Scrabble

21

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
n1
d2
o1
s1
y4
m3
b3
i1
o1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “endosymbiosis

The word endosymbiosis contains 5 syllables, divided as en · do · sym · bio · sis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "endosymbiosis" have?

"endosymbiosis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "endosymbiosis" into syllables?

"endosymbiosis" is divided into syllables as: en · do · sym · bio · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "endosymbiosis"?

The Scrabble score for "endosymbiosis" is 21 points.

Using “endosymbiosis” in writing

"endosymbiosis" (en · do · sym · bio · 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, endosymbiosis is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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