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How many syllables in “meningococcal”?

5

syllables in "meningococcal"

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Word details

Syllables

5

me · nin · go · coc · cal

Letters

13

m · e · n · i · n · g · o · c · o · c · c · a · l

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
n1
i1
n1
g2
o1
c3
o1
c3
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “meningococcal

The word meningococcal contains 5 syllables, divided as me · nin · go · coc · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "meningococcal" have?

"meningococcal" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "meningococcal" into syllables?

"meningococcal" is divided into syllables as: me · nin · go · coc · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "meningococcal"?

The Scrabble score for "meningococcal" is 22 points.

Using “meningococcal” in writing

"meningococcal" (me · nin · go · coc · cal) 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, meningococcal is worth 22 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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