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How many syllables in “oligodendroglial”?

6

syllables in "oligodendroglial"

oligodendroglial
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Word details

Syllables

6

o · li · go · den · dro · glial

Letters

16

o · l · i · g · o · d · e · n · d · r · o · g · l · i · a · l

Scrabble

20

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Scrabble letter values

o1
l1
i1
g2
o1
d2
e1
n1
d2
r1
o1
g2
l1
i1
a1
l1

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About the word “oligodendroglial

The word oligodendroglial contains 6 syllables, divided as o · li · go · den · dro · glial. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "oligodendroglial" have?

"oligodendroglial" has 6 syllables.

How do you divide "oligodendroglial" into syllables?

"oligodendroglial" is divided into syllables as: o · li · go · den · dro · glial.

What is the Scrabble score for "oligodendroglial"?

The Scrabble score for "oligodendroglial" is 20 points.

Using “oligodendroglial” in writing

With 6 syllables, "oligodendroglial" (o · li · go · den · dro · glial) is a long, complex word that adds sophistication and weight to writing. In strict poetic forms like iambic pentameter (10 syllables per line), a word this long dominates the line. In prose, it signals formality or technical precision.

In word games

In Scrabble and Words With Friends, oligodendroglial is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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