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How many syllables in “dendrological”?

5

syllables in "dendrological"

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Word details

Syllables

5

den · dro · lo · gi · cal

Letters

13

d · e · n · d · r · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
e1
n1
d2
r1
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “dendrological

The word dendrological contains 5 syllables, divided as den · dro · lo · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "dendrological" have?

"dendrological" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "dendrological" into syllables?

"dendrological" is divided into syllables as: den · dro · lo · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "dendrological"?

The Scrabble score for "dendrological" is 18 points.

Using “dendrological” in writing

"dendrological" (den · dro · lo · gi · cal) 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, dendrological 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.

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