How many syllables in “mycobacterium”?
syllables in "mycobacterium"
Word details
Syllables
5
my · co · bac · te · rium
Letters
13
m · y · c · o · b · a · c · t · e · r · i · u · m
Scrabble
26
points
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About the word “mycobacterium”
The word “mycobacterium” contains 5 syllables, divided as my · co · bac · te · rium. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mycobacterium" have?
"mycobacterium" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mycobacterium" into syllables?
"mycobacterium" is divided into syllables as: my · co · bac · te · rium.
What is the Scrabble score for "mycobacterium"?
The Scrabble score for "mycobacterium" is 26 points.
Using “mycobacterium” in writing
"mycobacterium" (my · co · bac · te · rium) 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, “mycobacterium” is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.