How many syllables in “crystallography”?
syllables in "crystallography"
Word details
Syllables
5
cry · stal · lo · grap · hy
Letters
15
c · r · y · s · t · a · l · l · o · g · r · a · p · h · y
Scrabble
29
points
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About the word “crystallography”
The word “crystallography” contains 5 syllables, divided as cry · stal · lo · grap · hy. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "crystallography" have?
"crystallography" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "crystallography" into syllables?
"crystallography" is divided into syllables as: cry · stal · lo · grap · hy.
What is the Scrabble score for "crystallography"?
The Scrabble score for "crystallography" is 29 points.
Using “crystallography” in writing
"crystallography" (cry · stal · lo · grap · hy) 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, “crystallography” is worth 29 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.