How many syllables in “karyological”?
syllables in "karyological"
Word details
Syllables
5
ka · ryo · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
k · a · r · y · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “karyological”
The word “karyological” contains 5 syllables, divided as ka · ryo · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "karyological" have?
"karyological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "karyological" into syllables?
"karyological" is divided into syllables as: ka · ryo · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "karyological"?
The Scrabble score for "karyological" is 22 points.
Using “karyological” in writing
"karyological" (ka · ryo · 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, “karyological” 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.