How many syllables in “sociolinguistics”?
syllables in "sociolinguistics"
Word details
Syllables
5
so · cio · lin · gui · stics
Letters
16
s · o · c · i · o · l · i · n · g · u · i · s · t · i · c · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “sociolinguistics”
The word “sociolinguistics” contains 5 syllables, divided as so · cio · lin · gui · stics. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "sociolinguistics" have?
"sociolinguistics" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sociolinguistics" into syllables?
"sociolinguistics" is divided into syllables as: so · cio · lin · gui · stics.
What is the Scrabble score for "sociolinguistics"?
The Scrabble score for "sociolinguistics" is 21 points.
Using “sociolinguistics” in writing
"sociolinguistics" (so · cio · lin · gui · stics) 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, “sociolinguistics” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.