How many syllables in “oncornaviruses”?
syllables in "oncornaviruses"
Word details
Syllables
5
onc · orn · avi · rus · es
Letters
14
o · n · c · o · r · n · a · v · i · r · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “oncornaviruses”
The word “oncornaviruses” contains 5 syllables, divided as onc · orn · avi · rus · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oncornaviruses" have?
"oncornaviruses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oncornaviruses" into syllables?
"oncornaviruses" is divided into syllables as: onc · orn · avi · rus · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "oncornaviruses"?
The Scrabble score for "oncornaviruses" is 19 points.
Using “oncornaviruses” in writing
"oncornaviruses" (onc · orn · avi · rus · es) 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, “oncornaviruses” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.