How many syllables in “chronobiology”?
syllables in "chronobiology"
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
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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.
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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.