How many syllables in “philological”?
syllables in "philological"
Word details
Syllables
5
phi · lo · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
p · h · i · l · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “philological”
The word “philological” contains 5 syllables, divided as phi · lo · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "philological" have?
"philological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "philological" into syllables?
"philological" is divided into syllables as: phi · lo · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "philological"?
The Scrabble score for "philological" is 20 points.
Using “philological” in writing
"philological" (phi · lo · lo · gi · cal) 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, “philological” 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.