How many syllables in “gynecology”?
syllables in "gynecology"
Word details
Syllables
5
gy · ne · co · lo · gy
Letters
10
g · y · n · e · c · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “gynecology”
The word “gynecology” contains 5 syllables, divided as gy · ne · co · lo · gy. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "gynecology" have?
"gynecology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "gynecology" into syllables?
"gynecology" is divided into syllables as: gy · ne · co · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "gynecology"?
The Scrabble score for "gynecology" is 20 points.
Using “gynecology” in writing
"gynecology" (gy · ne · co · lo · gy) 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, “gynecology” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.