How many syllables in “onchocerciasis”?
syllables in "onchocerciasis"
Word details
Syllables
5
on · cho · cer · cia · sis
Letters
14
o · n · c · h · o · c · e · r · c · i · a · s · i · s
Scrabble
23
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About the word “onchocerciasis”
The word “onchocerciasis” contains 5 syllables, divided as on · cho · cer · cia · sis. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "onchocerciasis" have?
"onchocerciasis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "onchocerciasis" into syllables?
"onchocerciasis" is divided into syllables as: on · cho · cer · cia · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "onchocerciasis"?
The Scrabble score for "onchocerciasis" is 23 points.
Using “onchocerciasis” in writing
"onchocerciasis" (on · cho · cer · cia · 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, “onchocerciasis” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.