How many syllables in “organelle”?
syllables in "organelle"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · ga · ne · ll · e
Letters
9
o · r · g · a · n · e · l · l · e
Scrabble
10
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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.