How many syllables in “authoritarians”?
syllables in "authoritarians"
Word details
Syllables
5
aut · ho · ri · ta · rians
Letters
14
a · u · t · h · o · r · i · t · a · r · i · a · n · s
Scrabble
17
points
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About the word “authoritarians”
The word “authoritarians” contains 5 syllables, divided as aut · ho · ri · ta · rians. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "authoritarians" have?
"authoritarians" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "authoritarians" into syllables?
"authoritarians" is divided into syllables as: aut · ho · ri · ta · rians.
What is the Scrabble score for "authoritarians"?
The Scrabble score for "authoritarians" is 17 points.
Using “authoritarians” in writing
"authoritarians" (aut · ho · ri · ta · 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, “authoritarians” 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.