How many syllables in “chorister”?
syllables in "chorister"
Word details
Syllables
3
cho · ri · ster
Letters
9
c · h · o · r · i · s · t · e · r
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “chorister”
The word “chorister” contains 3 syllables, divided as cho · ri · ster. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "chorister" have?
"chorister" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "chorister" into syllables?
"chorister" is divided into syllables as: cho · ri · ster.
What is the Scrabble score for "chorister"?
The Scrabble score for "chorister" is 14 points.
Using “chorister” in writing
Three-syllable words like "chorister" (cho · ri · ster) 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, “chorister” is worth 14 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 “chorister”
The letters in “chorister” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rhetorics, torchiers.