How many syllables in “meningococcus”?
syllables in "meningococcus"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · nin · go · coc · cus
Letters
13
m · e · n · i · n · g · o · c · o · c · c · u · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “meningococcus”
The word “meningococcus” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · nin · go · coc · cus. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meningococcus" have?
"meningococcus" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meningococcus" into syllables?
"meningococcus" is divided into syllables as: me · nin · go · coc · cus.
What is the Scrabble score for "meningococcus"?
The Scrabble score for "meningococcus" is 22 points.
Using “meningococcus” in writing
"meningococcus" (me · nin · go · coc · cus) 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, “meningococcus” 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.