How many syllables in “academician”?
syllables in "academician"
Word details
Syllables
5
a · ca · de · mi · cian
Letters
11
a · c · a · d · e · m · i · c · i · a · n
Scrabble
18
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About the word “academician”
The word “academician” contains 5 syllables, divided as a · ca · de · mi · cian. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "academician" have?
"academician" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "academician" into syllables?
"academician" is divided into syllables as: a · ca · de · mi · cian.
What is the Scrabble score for "academician"?
The Scrabble score for "academician" is 18 points.
Using “academician” in writing
"academician" (a · ca · de · mi · cian) 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, “academician” is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.