How many syllables in “parasitosis”?
syllables in "parasitosis"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ra · si · to · sis
Letters
11
p · a · r · a · s · i · t · o · s · i · s
Scrabble
13
points
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About the word “parasitosis”
The word “parasitosis” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ra · si · to · sis. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "parasitosis" have?
"parasitosis" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "parasitosis" into syllables?
"parasitosis" is divided into syllables as: pa · ra · si · to · sis.
What is the Scrabble score for "parasitosis"?
The Scrabble score for "parasitosis" is 13 points.
Using “parasitosis” in writing
"parasitosis" (pa · ra · si · to · 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, “parasitosis” is worth 13 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.