How many syllables in “osteomyelitis”?
syllables in "osteomyelitis"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · steo · mye · li · tis
Letters
13
o · s · t · e · o · m · y · e · l · i · t · i · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “osteomyelitis”
The word “osteomyelitis” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · steo · mye · li · tis. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "osteomyelitis" have?
"osteomyelitis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "osteomyelitis" into syllables?
"osteomyelitis" is divided into syllables as: o · steo · mye · li · tis.
What is the Scrabble score for "osteomyelitis"?
The Scrabble score for "osteomyelitis" is 18 points.
Using “osteomyelitis” in writing
"osteomyelitis" (o · steo · mye · li · tis) 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, “osteomyelitis” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.