How many syllables in “organoleptic”?
syllables in "organoleptic"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · ga · no · lep · tic
Letters
12
o · r · g · a · n · o · l · e · p · t · i · c
Scrabble
17
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About the word “organoleptic”
The word “organoleptic” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · ga · no · lep · tic. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "organoleptic" have?
"organoleptic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "organoleptic" into syllables?
"organoleptic" is divided into syllables as: or · ga · no · lep · tic.
What is the Scrabble score for "organoleptic"?
The Scrabble score for "organoleptic" is 17 points.
Using “organoleptic” in writing
"organoleptic" (or · ga · no · lep · tic) 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, “organoleptic” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.