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How many syllables in “toxicologists”?

5

syllables in "toxicologists"

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Word details

Syllables

5

to · xi · co · lo · gists

Letters

13

t · o · x · i · c · o · l · o · g · i · s · t · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
o1
x8
i1
c3
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
t1
s1

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About the word “toxicologists

The word toxicologists contains 5 syllables, divided as to · xi · co · lo · gists. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "toxicologists" have?

"toxicologists" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "toxicologists" into syllables?

"toxicologists" is divided into syllables as: to · xi · co · lo · gists.

What is the Scrabble score for "toxicologists"?

The Scrabble score for "toxicologists" is 23 points.

Using “toxicologists” in writing

"toxicologists" (to · xi · co · lo · gists) 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, toxicologists 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.

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