How many syllables in “sociobiology”?
syllables in "sociobiology"
Word details
Syllables
5
so · cio · bio · lo · gy
Letters
12
s · o · c · i · o · b · i · o · l · o · g · y
Scrabble
20
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About the word “sociobiology”
The word “sociobiology” contains 5 syllables, divided as so · cio · bio · lo · gy. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "sociobiology" have?
"sociobiology" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sociobiology" into syllables?
"sociobiology" is divided into syllables as: so · cio · bio · lo · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "sociobiology"?
The Scrabble score for "sociobiology" is 20 points.
Using “sociobiology” in writing
"sociobiology" (so · cio · 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, “sociobiology” 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.