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How many syllables in “peritonitis”?

5

syllables in "peritonitis"

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Word details

Syllables

5

pe · ri · to · ni · tis

Letters

11

p · e · r · i · t · o · n · i · t · i · s

Scrabble

13

points

Scrabble letter values

p3
e1
r1
i1
t1
o1
n1
i1
t1
i1
s1

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About the word “peritonitis

The word peritonitis contains 5 syllables, divided as pe · ri · to · ni · tis. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "peritonitis" have?

"peritonitis" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "peritonitis" into syllables?

"peritonitis" is divided into syllables as: pe · ri · to · ni · tis.

What is the Scrabble score for "peritonitis"?

The Scrabble score for "peritonitis" is 13 points.

Using “peritonitis” in writing

"peritonitis" (pe · ri · to · ni · 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, peritonitis 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.

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