How many syllables in “osteosarcoma”?
syllables in "osteosarcoma"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · steo · sar · co · ma
Letters
12
o · s · t · e · o · s · a · r · c · o · m · a
Scrabble
16
points
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About the word “osteosarcoma”
The word “osteosarcoma” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · steo · sar · co · ma. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "osteosarcoma" have?
"osteosarcoma" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "osteosarcoma" into syllables?
"osteosarcoma" is divided into syllables as: o · steo · sar · co · ma.
What is the Scrabble score for "osteosarcoma"?
The Scrabble score for "osteosarcoma" is 16 points.
Using “osteosarcoma” in writing
"osteosarcoma" (o · steo · sar · co · ma) 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, “osteosarcoma” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.