How many syllables in “gastroenteritises”?
syllables in "gastroenteritises"
Word details
Syllables
5
gast · roen · teri · tise · s
Letters
17
g · a · s · t · r · o · e · n · t · e · r · i · t · i · s · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “gastroenteritises”
The word “gastroenteritises” contains 5 syllables, divided as gast · roen · teri · tise · s. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gastroenteritises" have?
"gastroenteritises" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gastroenteritises" into syllables?
"gastroenteritises" is divided into syllables as: gast · roen · teri · tise · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "gastroenteritises"?
The Scrabble score for "gastroenteritises" is 18 points.
Using “gastroenteritises” in writing
"gastroenteritises" (gast · roen · teri · tise · s) 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, “gastroenteritises” 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.