How many syllables in “neonatology”?
syllables in "neonatology"
Word details
Syllables
5
neo · na · to · lo · gy
Letters
11
n · e · o · n · a · t · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
15
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About the word “neonatology”
The word “neonatology” contains 5 syllables, divided as neo · na · to · lo · gy. It has 11 letters.
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How many syllables does "neonatology" have?
"neonatology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "neonatology" into syllables?
"neonatology" is divided into syllables as: neo · na · to · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "neonatology"?
The Scrabble score for "neonatology" is 15 points.
Using “neonatology” in writing
"neonatology" (neo · na · to · 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, “neonatology” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.