How many syllables in “mononucleosis”?
syllables in "mononucleosis"
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
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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.