How many syllables in “sociological”?
syllables in "sociological"
Word details
Syllables
5
so · cio · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
s · o · c · i · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
17
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About the word “sociological”
The word “sociological” contains 5 syllables, divided as so · cio · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "sociological" have?
"sociological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "sociological" into syllables?
"sociological" is divided into syllables as: so · cio · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "sociological"?
The Scrabble score for "sociological" is 17 points.
Using “sociological” in writing
"sociological" (so · cio · 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, “sociological” is worth 17 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.