How many syllables in “ornithologists”?
syllables in "ornithologists"
Word details
Syllables
5
or · nit · ho · lo · gists
Letters
14
o · r · n · i · t · h · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “ornithologists”
The word “ornithologists” contains 5 syllables, divided as or · nit · ho · lo · gists. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "ornithologists" have?
"ornithologists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "ornithologists" into syllables?
"ornithologists" is divided into syllables as: or · nit · ho · lo · gists.
What is the Scrabble score for "ornithologists"?
The Scrabble score for "ornithologists" is 18 points.
Using “ornithologists” in writing
"ornithologists" (or · nit · ho · lo · gists) 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, “ornithologists” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.