How many syllables in “hydrobiology”?
syllables in "hydrobiology"
Word details
Syllables
5
hy · dro · bio · lo · gy
Letters
12
h · y · d · r · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
25
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About the word “hydrobiology”
The word “hydrobiology” contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · dro · bio · lo · gy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "hydrobiology" have?
"hydrobiology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "hydrobiology" into syllables?
"hydrobiology" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · bio · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydrobiology"?
The Scrabble score for "hydrobiology" is 25 points.
Using “hydrobiology” in writing
"hydrobiology" (hy · dro · bio · 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, “hydrobiology” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.