How many syllables in “abolitionism”?
syllables in "abolitionism"
Word details
Syllables
5
abo · lit · ion · ism
Letters
12
a · b · o · l · i · t · i · o · n · i · s · m
Scrabble
16
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About the word “abolitionism”
The word “abolitionism” contains 5 syllables, divided as abo · lit · ion · ism. It has 12 letters.
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How many syllables does "abolitionism" have?
"abolitionism" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abolitionism" into syllables?
"abolitionism" is divided into syllables as: abo · lit · ion · ism.
What is the Scrabble score for "abolitionism"?
The Scrabble score for "abolitionism" is 16 points.
Using “abolitionism” in writing
"abolitionism" (abo · lit · ion · ism) 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, “abolitionism” is worth 16 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.