How many syllables in “abecedarians”?
syllables in "abecedarians"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · be · ce · da · rians
Letters
12
a · b · e · c · e · d · a · r · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “abecedarians”
The word “abecedarians” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · be · ce · da · rians. It has 12 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "abecedarians" have?
"abecedarians" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abecedarians" into syllables?
"abecedarians" is divided into syllables as: a · be · ce · da · rians.
What is the Scrabble score for "abecedarians"?
The Scrabble score for "abecedarians" is 17 points.
Using “abecedarians” in writing
"abecedarians" (a · be · ce · da · rians) 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, “abecedarians” 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.