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How many syllables in “hydrological”?

5

syllables in "hydrological"

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Word details

Syllables

5

hy · dro · lo · gi · cal

Letters

12

h · y · d · r · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

22

points

Scrabble letter values

h4
y4
d2
r1
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “hydrological

The word hydrological contains 5 syllables, divided as hy · dro · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "hydrological" have?

"hydrological" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "hydrological" into syllables?

"hydrological" is divided into syllables as: hy · dro · lo · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "hydrological"?

The Scrabble score for "hydrological" is 22 points.

Using “hydrological” in writing

"hydrological" (hy · dro · 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, hydrological is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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