How many syllables in “oceanographer”?
syllables in "oceanographer"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · cea · no · grap · her
Letters
13
o · c · e · a · n · o · g · r · a · p · h · e · r
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “oceanographer”
The word “oceanographer” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · cea · no · grap · her. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "oceanographer" have?
"oceanographer" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oceanographer" into syllables?
"oceanographer" is divided into syllables as: o · cea · no · grap · her.
What is the Scrabble score for "oceanographer"?
The Scrabble score for "oceanographer" is 21 points.
Using “oceanographer” in writing
"oceanographer" (o · cea · no · grap · her) 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, “oceanographer” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.