How many syllables in “vulcanologist”?
syllables in "vulcanologist"
Word details
Syllables
5
vul · ca · no · lo · gist
Letters
13
v · u · l · c · a · n · o · l · o · g · i · s · t
Scrabble
19
points
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About the word “vulcanologist”
The word “vulcanologist” contains 5 syllables, divided as vul · ca · no · lo · gist. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "vulcanologist" have?
"vulcanologist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "vulcanologist" into syllables?
"vulcanologist" is divided into syllables as: vul · ca · no · lo · gist.
What is the Scrabble score for "vulcanologist"?
The Scrabble score for "vulcanologist" is 19 points.
Using “vulcanologist” in writing
"vulcanologist" (vul · ca · 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, “vulcanologist” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.