How many syllables in “staphylococcal”?
syllables in "staphylococcal"
Word details
Syllables
5
stap · hy · lo · coc · cal
Letters
14
s · t · a · p · h · y · l · o · c · o · c · c · a · l
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “staphylococcal”
The word “staphylococcal” contains 5 syllables, divided as stap · hy · lo · coc · cal. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "staphylococcal" have?
"staphylococcal" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "staphylococcal" into syllables?
"staphylococcal" is divided into syllables as: stap · hy · lo · coc · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "staphylococcal"?
The Scrabble score for "staphylococcal" is 28 points.
Using “staphylococcal” in writing
"staphylococcal" (stap · hy · lo · coc · cal) 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, “staphylococcal” is worth 28 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.