How many syllables in “picornaviruses”?
syllables in "picornaviruses"
Word details
Syllables
5
pic · orn · avi · rus · es
Letters
14
p · i · c · o · r · n · a · v · i · r · u · s · e · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “picornaviruses”
The word “picornaviruses” contains 5 syllables, divided as pic · orn · avi · rus · es. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "picornaviruses" have?
"picornaviruses" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "picornaviruses" into syllables?
"picornaviruses" is divided into syllables as: pic · orn · avi · rus · es.
What is the Scrabble score for "picornaviruses"?
The Scrabble score for "picornaviruses" is 21 points.
Using “picornaviruses” in writing
"picornaviruses" (pic · orn · avi · rus · es) 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, “picornaviruses” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.