How many syllables in “oceanography”?
syllables in "oceanography"
Word details
Syllables
5
o · cea · no · grap · hy
Letters
12
o · c · e · a · n · o · g · r · a · p · h · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “oceanography”
The word “oceanography” contains 5 syllables, divided as o · cea · no · grap · hy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "oceanography" have?
"oceanography" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "oceanography" into syllables?
"oceanography" is divided into syllables as: o · cea · no · grap · hy.
What is the Scrabble score for "oceanography"?
The Scrabble score for "oceanography" is 23 points.
Using “oceanography” in writing
"oceanography" (o · cea · no · grap · hy) 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, “oceanography” 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.