How many syllables in “urbanologist”?
syllables in "urbanologist"
Word details
Syllables
5
ur · ba · no · lo · gist
Letters
12
u · r · b · a · n · o · l · o · g · i · s · t
Scrabble
15
points
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About the word “urbanologist”
The word “urbanologist” contains 5 syllables, divided as ur · ba · no · lo · gist. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "urbanologist" have?
"urbanologist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "urbanologist" into syllables?
"urbanologist" is divided into syllables as: ur · ba · no · lo · gist.
What is the Scrabble score for "urbanologist"?
The Scrabble score for "urbanologist" is 15 points.
Using “urbanologist” in writing
"urbanologist" (ur · ba · no · lo · gist) 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, “urbanologist” 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.