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How many syllables in “sociobiology”?

5

syllables in "sociobiology"

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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

points

Scrabble letter values

s1
o1
c3
i1
o1
b3
i1
o1
l1
o1
g2
y4

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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.

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