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How many syllables in “meteorologist”?

5

syllables in "meteorologist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

me · teo · ro · lo · gist

Letters

13

m · e · t · e · o · r · o · l · o · g · i · s · t

Scrabble

16

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
e1
t1
e1
o1
r1
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
t1

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About the word “meteorologist

The word meteorologist contains 5 syllables, divided as me · teo · ro · lo · gist. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "meteorologist" have?

"meteorologist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "meteorologist" into syllables?

"meteorologist" is divided into syllables as: me · teo · ro · lo · gist.

What is the Scrabble score for "meteorologist"?

The Scrabble score for "meteorologist" is 16 points.

Using “meteorologist” in writing

"meteorologist" (me · teo · ro · lo · gist) 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, meteorologist is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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