How many syllables in “laboratory”?
syllables in "laboratory"
Word details
Syllables
5
la · bo · ra · to · ry
Letters
10
l · a · b · o · r · a · t · o · r · y
Scrabble
15
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About the word “laboratory”
The word “laboratory” contains 5 syllables, divided as la · bo · ra · to · ry. It has 10 letters.
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How many syllables does "laboratory" have?
"laboratory" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "laboratory" into syllables?
"laboratory" is divided into syllables as: la · bo · ra · to · ry.
What is the Scrabble score for "laboratory"?
The Scrabble score for "laboratory" is 15 points.
Using “laboratory” in writing
"laboratory" (la · bo · ra · to · ry) 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, “laboratory” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.