How many syllables in “pharmacology”?
syllables in "pharmacology"
Word details
Syllables
5
phar · ma · co · lo · gy
Letters
12
p · h · a · r · m · a · c · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “pharmacology”
The word “pharmacology” contains 5 syllables, divided as phar · ma · co · lo · gy. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "pharmacology" have?
"pharmacology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "pharmacology" into syllables?
"pharmacology" is divided into syllables as: phar · ma · co · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "pharmacology"?
The Scrabble score for "pharmacology" is 25 points.
Using “pharmacology” in writing
"pharmacology" (phar · ma · co · lo · gy) 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, “pharmacology” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.