How many syllables in “staphylococcus”?
syllables in "staphylococcus"
Word details
Syllables
5
stap · hy · lo · coc · cus
Letters
14
s · t · a · p · h · y · l · o · c · o · c · c · u · s
Scrabble
28
points
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About the word “staphylococcus”
The word “staphylococcus” contains 5 syllables, divided as stap · hy · lo · coc · cus. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "staphylococcus" have?
"staphylococcus" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "staphylococcus" into syllables?
"staphylococcus" is divided into syllables as: stap · hy · lo · coc · cus.
What is the Scrabble score for "staphylococcus"?
The Scrabble score for "staphylococcus" is 28 points.
Using “staphylococcus” in writing
"staphylococcus" (stap · hy · lo · coc · cus) 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, “staphylococcus” 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.