How many syllables in “ornithologist”?
syllables in "ornithologist"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · nit · ho · lo · gist
Letters
13
o · r · n · i · t · h · o · l · o · g · i · s · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “ornithologist”
The word “ornithologist” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · nit · ho · lo · gist. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ornithologist" have?
"ornithologist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ornithologist" into syllables?
"ornithologist" is divided into syllables as: or · nit · ho · lo · gist.
What is the Scrabble score for "ornithologist"?
The Scrabble score for "ornithologist" is 17 points.
Using “ornithologist” in writing
"ornithologist" (or · nit · ho · lo · gist) 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, “ornithologist” 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.