How many syllables in “crystallographer”?
syllables in "crystallographer"
Word details
Syllables
5
cry · stal · lo · grap · her
Letters
16
c · r · y · s · t · a · l · l · o · g · r · a · p · h · e · r
Scrabble
27
points
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About the word “crystallographer”
The word “crystallographer” contains 5 syllables, divided as cry · stal · lo · grap · her. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crystallographer" have?
"crystallographer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "crystallographer" into syllables?
"crystallographer" is divided into syllables as: cry · stal · lo · grap · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "crystallographer"?
The Scrabble score for "crystallographer" is 27 points.
Using “crystallographer” in writing
"crystallographer" (cry · stal · lo · grap · her) 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, “crystallographer” is worth 27 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.