How many syllables in “kinesiology”?
syllables in "kinesiology"
Word details
Syllables
5
ki · ne · sio · lo · gy
Letters
11
k · i · n · e · s · i · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
19
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About the word “kinesiology”
The word “kinesiology” contains 5 syllables, divided as ki · ne · sio · lo · gy. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "kinesiology" have?
"kinesiology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "kinesiology" into syllables?
"kinesiology" is divided into syllables as: ki · ne · sio · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "kinesiology"?
The Scrabble score for "kinesiology" is 19 points.
Using “kinesiology” in writing
"kinesiology" (ki · ne · sio · 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, “kinesiology” 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.