How many syllables in “parallelogram”?
syllables in "parallelogram"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ral · le · lo · gram
Letters
13
p · a · r · a · l · l · e · l · o · g · r · a · m
Scrabble
18
points
Scrabble letter values
Count another word
About the word “parallelogram”
The word “parallelogram” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ral · le · lo · gram. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parallelogram" have?
"parallelogram" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "parallelogram" into syllables?
"parallelogram" is divided into syllables as: pa · ral · le · lo · gram.
What is the Scrabble score for "parallelogram"?
The Scrabble score for "parallelogram" is 18 points.
Using “parallelogram” in writing
"parallelogram" (pa · ral · le · lo · gram) 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, “parallelogram” 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.