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How many syllables in “mononucleosis”?

5

syllables in "mononucleosis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mo · no · nu · cleo · sis

Letters

13

m · o · n · o · n · u · c · l · e · o · s · i · s

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
n1
o1
n1
u1
c3
l1
e1
o1
s1
i1
s1

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About the word “mononucleosis

The word mononucleosis contains 5 syllables, divided as mo · no · nu · cleo · sis. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "mononucleosis" have?

"mononucleosis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "mononucleosis" into syllables?

"mononucleosis" is divided into syllables as: mo · no · nu · cleo · sis.

What is the Scrabble score for "mononucleosis"?

The Scrabble score for "mononucleosis" is 17 points.

Using “mononucleosis” in writing

"mononucleosis" (mo · no · nu · cleo · sis) 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, mononucleosis is worth 17 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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