How many syllables in “staphylococci”?
syllables in "staphylococci"
Word details
Syllables
5
stap · hy · lo · coc · ci
Letters
13
s · t · a · p · h · y · l · o · c · o · c · c · i
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “staphylococci”
The word “staphylococci” contains 5 syllables, divided as stap · hy · lo · coc · ci. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "staphylococci" have?
"staphylococci" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "staphylococci" into syllables?
"staphylococci" is divided into syllables as: stap · hy · lo · coc · ci.
What is the Scrabble score for "staphylococci"?
The Scrabble score for "staphylococci" is 27 points.
Using “staphylococci” in writing
"staphylococci" (stap · hy · lo · coc · ci) 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, “staphylococci” 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.