How many syllables in “abolitionists”?
syllables in "abolitionists"
Word details
Syllables
5
abol · itio · nist · s
Letters
13
a · b · o · l · i · t · i · o · n · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
15
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About the word “abolitionists”
The word “abolitionists” contains 5 syllables, divided as abol · itio · nist · s. It has 13 letters.
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How many syllables does "abolitionists" have?
"abolitionists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "abolitionists" into syllables?
"abolitionists" is divided into syllables as: abol · itio · nist · s.
What is the Scrabble score for "abolitionists"?
The Scrabble score for "abolitionists" is 15 points.
Using “abolitionists” in writing
"abolitionists" (abol · itio · nist · s) 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, “abolitionists” 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.