How many syllables in “meteorologist”?
syllables in "meteorologist"
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
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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.