How many syllables in “controversialist”?
syllables in "controversialist"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · tro · ver · sia · list
Letters
16
c · o · n · t · r · o · v · e · r · s · i · a · l · i · s · t
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “controversialist”
The word “controversialist” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · tro · ver · sia · list. It has 16 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "controversialist" have?
"controversialist" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "controversialist" into syllables?
"controversialist" is divided into syllables as: con · tro · ver · sia · list.
What is the Scrabble score for "controversialist"?
The Scrabble score for "controversialist" is 21 points.
Using “controversialist” in writing
"controversialist" (con · tro · ver · sia · list) 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, “controversialist” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.