How many syllables in “tautological”?
syllables in "tautological"
Word details
Syllables
5
tau · to · lo · gi · cal
Letters
12
t · a · u · t · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l
Scrabble
15
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About the word “tautological”
The word “tautological” contains 5 syllables, divided as tau · to · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "tautological" have?
"tautological" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "tautological" into syllables?
"tautological" is divided into syllables as: tau · to · lo · gi · cal.
What is the Scrabble score for "tautological"?
The Scrabble score for "tautological" is 15 points.
Using “tautological” in writing
"tautological" (tau · to · 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, “tautological” is worth 15 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.