How many syllables in “physiological”?
syllables in "physiological"
Word details
Syllables
5
phy · sio · lo · gi · cal
Letters
13
p · h · y · s · i · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
24
points
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About the word “physiological”
The word “physiological” contains 5 syllables, divided as phy · sio · lo · gi · cal. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "physiological" have?
"physiological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "physiological" into syllables?
"physiological" is divided into syllables as: phy · sio · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "physiological"?
The Scrabble score for "physiological" is 24 points.
Using “physiological” in writing
"physiological" (phy · sio · 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, “physiological” is worth 24 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.