How many syllables in “parallelograms”?
syllables in "parallelograms"
Word details
Syllables
5
pa · ral · le · lo · grams
Letters
14
p · a · r · a · l · l · e · l · o · g · r · a · m · s
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “parallelograms”
The word “parallelograms” contains 5 syllables, divided as pa · ral · le · lo · grams. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "parallelograms" have?
"parallelograms" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "parallelograms" into syllables?
"parallelograms" is divided into syllables as: pa · ral · le · lo · grams.
What is the Scrabble score for "parallelograms"?
The Scrabble score for "parallelograms" is 19 points.
Using “parallelograms” in writing
"parallelograms" (pa · ral · le · lo · grams) 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, “parallelograms” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.