How many syllables in “antiabortionist”?
syllables in "antiabortionist"
Word details
Syllables
5
anti · abor · tion · ist
Letters
15
a · n · t · i · a · b · o · r · t · i · o · n · i · s · t
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “antiabortionist”
The word “antiabortionist” contains 5 syllables, divided as anti · abor · tion · ist. It has 15 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "antiabortionist" have?
"antiabortionist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "antiabortionist" into syllables?
"antiabortionist" is divided into syllables as: anti · abor · tion · ist.
What is the Scrabble score for "antiabortionist"?
The Scrabble score for "antiabortionist" is 17 points.
Using “antiabortionist” in writing
"antiabortionist" (anti · abor · tion · ist) 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, “antiabortionist” 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.