How many syllables in “limnological”?
syllables in "limnological"
Word details
Syllables
5
lim · no · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
l · i · m · n · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “limnological”
The word “limnological” contains 5 syllables, divided as lim · no · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "limnological" have?
"limnological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "limnological" into syllables?
"limnological" is divided into syllables as: lim · no · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "limnological"?
The Scrabble score for "limnological" is 17 points.
Using “limnological” in writing
"limnological" (lim · no · 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, “limnological” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.