How many syllables in “photobiology”?
syllables in "photobiology"
Word details
Syllables
5
pho · to · bio · lo · gy
Letters
12
p · h · o · t · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “photobiology”
The word “photobiology” contains 5 syllables, divided as pho · to · bio · lo · gy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "photobiology" have?
"photobiology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "photobiology" into syllables?
"photobiology" is divided into syllables as: pho · to · bio · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "photobiology"?
The Scrabble score for "photobiology" is 23 points.
Using “photobiology” in writing
"photobiology" (pho · to · bio · 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, “photobiology” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.