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How many syllables in “hypervirulent”?

5

syllables in "hypervirulent"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · per · vi · ru · lent

Letters

13

h · y · p · e · r · v · i · r · u · l · e · n · t

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
p3
e1
r1
v4
i1
r1
u1
l1
e1
n1
t1

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About the word “hypervirulent

The word hypervirulent contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · per · vi · ru · lent. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hypervirulent" have?

"hypervirulent" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hypervirulent" into syllables?

"hypervirulent" is divided into syllables as: hy · per · vi · ru · lent.

What is the Scrabble score for "hypervirulent"?

The Scrabble score for "hypervirulent" is 24 points.

Using “hypervirulent” in writing

"hypervirulent" (hy · per · vi · ru · lent) 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, hypervirulent is worth 24 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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