How many syllables in “dactylologies”?
syllables in "dactylologies"
Word details
Syllables
5
dac · ty · lo · lo · gies
Letters
13
d · a · c · t · y · l · o · l · o · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “dactylologies”
The word “dactylologies” contains 5 syllables, divided as dac · ty · lo · lo · gies. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "dactylologies" have?
"dactylologies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "dactylologies" into syllables?
"dactylologies" is divided into syllables as: dac · ty · lo · lo · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "dactylologies"?
The Scrabble score for "dactylologies" is 20 points.
Using “dactylologies” in writing
"dactylologies" (dac · ty · lo · 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, “dactylologies” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.