How many syllables in “meteorology”?
syllables in "meteorology"
Word details
Syllables
5
me · teo · ro · lo · gy
Letters
11
m · e · t · e · o · r · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “meteorology”
The word “meteorology” contains 5 syllables, divided as me · teo · ro · lo · gy. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "meteorology" have?
"meteorology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "meteorology" into syllables?
"meteorology" is divided into syllables as: me · teo · ro · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "meteorology"?
The Scrabble score for "meteorology" is 17 points.
Using “meteorology” in writing
"meteorology" (me · teo · 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, “meteorology” 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.