How many syllables in “meningitides”?
syllables in "meningitides"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · nin · gi · ti · des
Letters
12
m · e · n · i · n · g · i · t · i · d · e · s
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “meningitides”
The word “meningitides” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · nin · gi · ti · des. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meningitides" have?
"meningitides" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meningitides" into syllables?
"meningitides" is divided into syllables as: me · nin · gi · ti · des.
What is the Scrabble score for "meningitides"?
The Scrabble score for "meningitides" is 16 points.
Using “meningitides” in writing
"meningitides" (me · nin · gi · ti · des) 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, “meningitides” 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.