How many syllables in “gastroenteritis”?
syllables in "gastroenteritis"
Word details
Syllables
5
ga · stroen · te · ri · tis
Letters
15
g · a · s · t · r · o · e · n · t · e · r · i · t · i · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “gastroenteritis”
The word “gastroenteritis” contains 5 syllables, divided as ga · stroen · te · ri · tis. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gastroenteritis" have?
"gastroenteritis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gastroenteritis" into syllables?
"gastroenteritis" is divided into syllables as: ga · stroen · te · ri · tis.
What is the Scrabble score for "gastroenteritis"?
The Scrabble score for "gastroenteritis" is 16 points.
Using “gastroenteritis” in writing
"gastroenteritis" (ga · stroen · te · ri · tis) 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, “gastroenteritis” 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.