How many syllables in “etymologies”?
syllables in "etymologies"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · ty · mo · lo · gies
Letters
11
e · t · y · m · o · l · o · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “etymologies”
The word “etymologies” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · ty · mo · lo · gies. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "etymologies" have?
"etymologies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "etymologies" into syllables?
"etymologies" is divided into syllables as: e · ty · mo · lo · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "etymologies"?
The Scrabble score for "etymologies" is 17 points.
Using “etymologies” in writing
"etymologies" (e · ty · mo · 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, “etymologies” 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 “etymologies”
The letters in “etymologies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: etymologise.