How many syllables in “paleobiologists”?
syllables in "paleobiologists"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · leo · bio · lo · gists
Letters
15
p · a · l · e · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “paleobiologists”
The word “paleobiologists” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · leo · bio · lo · gists. It has 15 letters.
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How many syllables does "paleobiologists" have?
"paleobiologists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "paleobiologists" into syllables?
"paleobiologists" is divided into syllables as: pa · leo · bio · lo · gists.
What is the Scrabble score for "paleobiologists"?
The Scrabble score for "paleobiologists" is 20 points.
Using “paleobiologists” in writing
"paleobiologists" (pa · leo · bio · 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, “paleobiologists” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.