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