How many syllables in “gerontologies”?
syllables in "gerontologies"
Word details
Syllables
5
ge · ron · to · lo · gies
Letters
13
g · e · r · o · n · t · o · l · o · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “gerontologies”
The word “gerontologies” contains 5 syllables, divided as ge · ron · to · lo · gies. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "gerontologies" have?
"gerontologies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gerontologies" into syllables?
"gerontologies" is divided into syllables as: ge · ron · to · lo · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "gerontologies"?
The Scrabble score for "gerontologies" is 15 points.
Using “gerontologies” in writing
"gerontologies" (ge · ron · to · 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, “gerontologies” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.