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How many syllables in “organelle”?

5

syllables in "organelle"

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Word details

Syllables

5

or · ga · ne · ll · e

Letters

9

o · r · g · a · n · e · l · l · e

Scrabble

10

points

Scrabble letter values

o1
r1
g2
a1
n1
e1
l1
l1
e1

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About the word “organelle

The word organelle contains 5 syllables, divided as or · ga · ne · ll · e. It has 9 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "organelle" have?

"organelle" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "organelle" into syllables?

"organelle" is divided into syllables as: or · ga · ne · ll · e.

What is the Scrabble score for "organelle"?

The Scrabble score for "organelle" is 10 points.

Using “organelle” in writing

"organelle" (or · ga · ne · ll · e) 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, organelle is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.

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