How many syllables in “criminologies”?
syllables in "criminologies"
Word details
Syllables
5
cri · mi · no · lo · gies
Letters
13
c · r · i · m · i · n · o · l · o · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “criminologies”
The word “criminologies” contains 5 syllables, divided as cri · mi · no · lo · gies. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "criminologies" have?
"criminologies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "criminologies" into syllables?
"criminologies" is divided into syllables as: cri · mi · no · lo · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "criminologies"?
The Scrabble score for "criminologies" is 18 points.
Using “criminologies” in writing
"criminologies" (cri · mi · no · lo · gies) 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, “criminologies” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.