How many syllables in “glaciological”?
syllables in "glaciological"
Word details
Syllables
5
gla · cio · lo · gi · cal
Letters
13
g · l · a · c · i · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “glaciological”
The word “glaciological” contains 5 syllables, divided as gla · cio · lo · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "glaciological" have?
"glaciological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "glaciological" into syllables?
"glaciological" is divided into syllables as: gla · cio · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "glaciological"?
The Scrabble score for "glaciological" is 19 points.
Using “glaciological” in writing
"glaciological" (gla · cio · 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, “glaciological” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.