How many syllables in “furunculosis”?
syllables in "furunculosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
fu · run · cu · lo · sis
Letters
12
f · u · r · u · n · c · u · l · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
17
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About the word “furunculosis”
The word “furunculosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as fu · run · cu · lo · sis. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "furunculosis" have?
"furunculosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "furunculosis" into syllables?
"furunculosis" is divided into syllables as: fu · run · cu · lo · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "furunculosis"?
The Scrabble score for "furunculosis" is 17 points.
Using “furunculosis” in writing
"furunculosis" (fu · run · cu · lo · 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, “furunculosis” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.