How many syllables in “martyrology”?
syllables in "martyrology"
Word details
Syllables
5
mar · ty · ro · lo · gy
Letters
11
m · a · r · t · y · r · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
20
points
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About the word “martyrology”
The word “martyrology” contains 5 syllables, divided as mar · ty · ro · lo · gy. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "martyrology" have?
"martyrology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "martyrology" into syllables?
"martyrology" is divided into syllables as: mar · ty · ro · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "martyrology"?
The Scrabble score for "martyrology" is 20 points.
Using “martyrology” in writing
"martyrology" (mar · ty · ro · 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, “martyrology” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.