How many syllables in “osteoporosis”?
syllables in "osteoporosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · steo · po · ro · sis
Letters
12
o · s · t · e · o · p · o · r · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “osteoporosis”
The word “osteoporosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · steo · po · ro · sis. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "osteoporosis" have?
"osteoporosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "osteoporosis" into syllables?
"osteoporosis" is divided into syllables as: o · steo · po · ro · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "osteoporosis"?
The Scrabble score for "osteoporosis" is 14 points.
Using “osteoporosis” in writing
"osteoporosis" (o · steo · po · ro · 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, “osteoporosis” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.