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How many syllables in “chronobiology”?

5

syllables in "chronobiology"

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Word details

Syllables

5

chro · no · bio · lo · gy

Letters

13

c · h · r · o · n · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · y

Scrabble

24

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
h4
r1
o1
n1
o1
b3
i1
o1
l1
o1
g2
y4

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About the word “chronobiology

The word chronobiology contains 5 syllables, divided as chro · no · bio · lo · gy. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "chronobiology" have?

"chronobiology" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "chronobiology" into syllables?

"chronobiology" is divided into syllables as: chro · no · bio · lo · gy.

What is the Scrabble score for "chronobiology"?

The Scrabble score for "chronobiology" is 24 points.

Using “chronobiology” in writing

"chronobiology" (chro · no · bio · 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, chronobiology 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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