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How many syllables in “tribological”?

5

syllables in "tribological"

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Word details

Syllables

5

tri · bo · lo · gi · cal

Letters

12

t · r · i · b · o · l · o · g · i · c · a · l

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

t1
r1
i1
b3
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
c3
a1
l1

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About the word “tribological

The word tribological contains 5 syllables, divided as tri · bo · lo · gi · cal. It has 12 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "tribological" have?

"tribological" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "tribological" into syllables?

"tribological" is divided into syllables as: tri · bo · lo · gi · cal.

What is the Scrabble score for "tribological"?

The Scrabble score for "tribological" is 17 points.

Using “tribological” in writing

"tribological" (tri · bo · 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, tribological 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.

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