How many syllables in “neurobiology”?
syllables in "neurobiology"
Word details
Syllables
5
neu · ro · bio · lo · gy
Letters
12
n · e · u · r · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “neurobiology”
The word “neurobiology” contains 5 syllables, divided as neu · ro · bio · lo · gy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "neurobiology" have?
"neurobiology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "neurobiology" into syllables?
"neurobiology" is divided into syllables as: neu · ro · bio · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "neurobiology"?
The Scrabble score for "neurobiology" is 18 points.
Using “neurobiology” in writing
"neurobiology" (neu · ro · bio · 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, “neurobiology” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.