How many syllables in “necrological”?
syllables in "necrological"
Word details
Syllables
5
ne · cro · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
n · e · c · r · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “necrological”
The word “necrological” contains 5 syllables, divided as ne · cro · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "necrological" have?
"necrological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "necrological" into syllables?
"necrological" is divided into syllables as: ne · cro · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "necrological"?
The Scrabble score for "necrological" is 17 points.
Using “necrological” in writing
"necrological" (ne · cro · 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, “necrological” 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.