How many syllables in “laboratories”?
syllables in "laboratories"
Word details
Syllables
5
la · bo · ra · to · ries
Letters
12
l · a · b · o · r · a · t · o · r · i · e · s
Scrabble
14
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About the word “laboratories”
The word “laboratories” contains 5 syllables, divided as la · bo · ra · to · ries. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "laboratories" have?
"laboratories" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "laboratories" into syllables?
"laboratories" is divided into syllables as: la · bo · ra · to · ries.
What is the Scrabble score for "laboratories"?
The Scrabble score for "laboratories" is 14 points.
Using “laboratories” in writing
"laboratories" (la · bo · ra · to · ries) 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, “laboratories” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.