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How many syllables in “embryological”?

5

syllables in "embryological"

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Word details

Syllables

5

em · bryo · lo · gi · cal

Letters

13

e · m · b · r · y · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
m3
b3
r1
y4
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “embryological

The word embryological contains 5 syllables, divided as em · bryo · lo · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "embryological" have?

"embryological" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "embryological" into syllables?

"embryological" is divided into syllables as: em · bryo · lo · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "embryological"?

The Scrabble score for "embryological" is 23 points.

Using “embryological” in writing

"embryological" (em · bryo · 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, embryological is worth 23 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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