How many syllables in “phonological”?
syllables in "phonological"
Word details
Syllables
5
pho · no · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
p · h · o · n · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
20
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About the word “phonological”
The word “phonological” contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · no · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "phonological" have?
"phonological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "phonological" into syllables?
"phonological" is divided into syllables as: pho · no · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "phonological"?
The Scrabble score for "phonological" is 20 points.
Using “phonological” in writing
"phonological" (pho · no · 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, “phonological” 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.