How many syllables in “careerist”?
syllables in "careerist"
Word details
Syllables
3
ca · ree · rist
Letters
9
c · a · r · e · e · r · i · s · t
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “careerist”
The word “careerist” contains 3 syllables, divided as ca · ree · rist. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "careerist" have?
"careerist" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "careerist" into syllables?
"careerist" is divided into syllables as: ca · ree · rist.
What is the Scrabble score for "careerist"?
The Scrabble score for "careerist" is 11 points.
Using “careerist” in writing
Three-syllable words like "careerist" (ca · ree · rist) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “careerist” is worth 11 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “careerist”
The letters in “careerist” can be rearranged to spell one other word: traceries.