How many syllables in “technobabble”?
syllables in "technobabble"
Word details
Syllables
5
tec · hno · bab · ble
Letters
12
t · e · c · h · n · o · b · a · b · b · l · e
Scrabble
23
points
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About the word “technobabble”
The word “technobabble” contains 5 syllables, divided as tec · hno · bab · ble. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "technobabble" have?
"technobabble" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "technobabble" into syllables?
"technobabble" is divided into syllables as: tec · hno · bab · ble.
What is the Scrabble score for "technobabble"?
The Scrabble score for "technobabble" is 23 points.
Using “technobabble” in writing
"technobabble" (tec · hno · bab · ble) 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, “technobabble” is worth 23 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.