How many syllables in “microsurgery”?
syllables in "microsurgery"
Word details
Syllables
5
mi · cro · sur · ge · ry
Letters
12
m · i · c · r · o · s · u · r · g · e · r · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “microsurgery”
The word “microsurgery” contains 5 syllables, divided as mi · cro · sur · ge · ry. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "microsurgery" have?
"microsurgery" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "microsurgery" into syllables?
"microsurgery" is divided into syllables as: mi · cro · sur · ge · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "microsurgery"?
The Scrabble score for "microsurgery" is 20 points.
Using “microsurgery” in writing
"microsurgery" (mi · cro · sur · ge · ry) 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, “microsurgery” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.