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How many syllables in “morphological”?

5

syllables in "morphological"

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Word details

Syllables

5

mor · pho · lo · gi · cal

Letters

13

m · o · r · p · h · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

m3
o1
r1
p3
h4
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “morphological

The word morphological contains 5 syllables, divided as mor · pho · lo · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "morphological" have?

"morphological" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "morphological" into syllables?

"morphological" is divided into syllables as: mor · pho · lo · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "morphological"?

The Scrabble score for "morphological" is 23 points.

Using “morphological” in writing

"morphological" (mor · pho · 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, morphological is worth 23 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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