How many syllables in “ethological”?
syllables in "ethological"
Word details
Syllables
5
et · ho · lo · gi · cal
Letters
11
e · t · h · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “ethological”
The word “ethological” contains 5 syllables, divided as et · ho · lo · gi · cal. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ethological" have?
"ethological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ethological" into syllables?
"ethological" is divided into syllables as: et · ho · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "ethological"?
The Scrabble score for "ethological" is 17 points.
Using “ethological” in writing
"ethological" (et · ho · 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, “ethological” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “ethological”
The letters in “ethological” can be rearranged to spell one other word: theological.