How many syllables in “meningococci”?
syllables in "meningococci"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · nin · go · coc · ci
Letters
12
m · e · n · i · n · g · o · c · o · c · c · i
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “meningococci”
The word “meningococci” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · nin · go · coc · ci. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meningococci" have?
"meningococci" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meningococci" into syllables?
"meningococci" is divided into syllables as: me · nin · go · coc · ci.
What is the Scrabble score for "meningococci"?
The Scrabble score for "meningococci" is 21 points.
Using “meningococci” in writing
"meningococci" (me · nin · go · coc · ci) 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, “meningococci” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.