S

How many syllables in “biostratigraphy”?

5

syllables in "biostratigraphy"

biostratigraphy
database

Word details

Syllables

5

bio · stra · ti · grap · hy

Letters

15

b · i · o · s · t · r · a · t · i · g · r · a · p · h · y

Scrabble

26

points

Scrabble letter values

b3
i1
o1
s1
t1
r1
a1
t1
i1
g2
r1
a1
p3
h4
y4

Count another word

About the word “biostratigraphy

The word biostratigraphy contains 5 syllables, divided as bio · stra · ti · grap · hy. It has 15 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "biostratigraphy" have?

"biostratigraphy" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "biostratigraphy" into syllables?

"biostratigraphy" is divided into syllables as: bio · stra · ti · grap · hy.

What is the Scrabble score for "biostratigraphy"?

The Scrabble score for "biostratigraphy" is 26 points.

Using “biostratigraphy” in writing

"biostratigraphy" (bio · stra · ti · grap · hy) 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, biostratigraphy is worth 26 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

Related articles