How many syllables in “enterococcus”?
syllables in "enterococcus"
Word details
Syllables
5
en · te · ro · coc · cus
Letters
12
e · n · t · e · r · o · c · o · c · c · u · s
Scrabble
18
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About the word “enterococcus”
The word “enterococcus” contains 5 syllables, divided as en · te · ro · coc · cus. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "enterococcus" have?
"enterococcus" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "enterococcus" into syllables?
"enterococcus" is divided into syllables as: en · te · ro · coc · cus.
What is the Scrabble score for "enterococcus"?
The Scrabble score for "enterococcus" is 18 points.
Using “enterococcus” in writing
"enterococcus" (en · te · ro · 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, “enterococcus” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.