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How many syllables in “etiological”?

5

syllables in "etiological"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · tio · lo · gi · cal

Letters

11

e · t · i · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

14

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
t1
i1
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “etiological

The word etiological contains 5 syllables, divided as e · tio · lo · gi · cal. It has 11 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "etiological" have?

"etiological" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "etiological" into syllables?

"etiological" is divided into syllables as: e · tio · lo · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "etiological"?

The Scrabble score for "etiological" is 14 points.

Using “etiological” in writing

"etiological" (e · tio · 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, etiological is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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