How many syllables in “committeewoman”?
syllables in "committeewoman"
Word details
Syllables
5
com · mit · tee · wo · man
Letters
14
c · o · m · m · i · t · t · e · e · w · o · m · a · n
Scrabble
25
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About the word “committeewoman”
The word “committeewoman” contains 5 syllables, divided as com · mit · tee · wo · man. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "committeewoman" have?
"committeewoman" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "committeewoman" into syllables?
"committeewoman" is divided into syllables as: com · mit · tee · wo · man.
What is the Scrabble score for "committeewoman"?
The Scrabble score for "committeewoman" is 25 points.
Using “committeewoman” in writing
"committeewoman" (com · mit · tee · wo · man) 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, “committeewoman” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.