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How many syllables in “biotechnology”?

5

syllables in "biotechnology"

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Word details

Syllables

5

bio · tec · hno · lo · gy

Letters

13

b · i · o · t · e · c · h · n · o · l · o · g · y

Scrabble

24

points

Common word

Scrabble letter values

b3
i1
o1
t1
e1
c3
h4
n1
o1
l1
o1
g2
y4

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About the word “biotechnology

The word biotechnology contains 5 syllables, divided as bio · tec · hno · lo · gy. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "biotechnology" have?

"biotechnology" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "biotechnology" into syllables?

"biotechnology" is divided into syllables as: bio · tec · hno · lo · gy.

What is the Scrabble score for "biotechnology"?

The Scrabble score for "biotechnology" is 24 points.

Using “biotechnology” in writing

"biotechnology" (bio · tec · hno · lo · gy) 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, biotechnology is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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