How many syllables in “saccharomyces”?
syllables in "saccharomyces"
Word details
Syllables
5
sac · cha · ro · my · ces
Letters
13
s · a · c · c · h · a · r · o · m · y · c · e · s
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “saccharomyces”
The word “saccharomyces” contains 5 syllables, divided as sac · cha · ro · my · ces. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "saccharomyces" have?
"saccharomyces" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "saccharomyces" into syllables?
"saccharomyces" is divided into syllables as: sac · cha · ro · my · ces.
What is the Scrabble score for "saccharomyces"?
The Scrabble score for "saccharomyces" is 27 points.
Using “saccharomyces” in writing
"saccharomyces" (sac · cha · ro · my · ces) 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, “saccharomyces” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.