How many syllables in “controversialists”?
syllables in "controversialists"
Word details
Syllables
5
con · tro · ver · sia · lists
Letters
17
c · o · n · t · r · o · v · e · r · s · i · a · l · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
22
points
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About the word “controversialists”
The word “controversialists” contains 5 syllables, divided as con · tro · ver · sia · lists. It has 17 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "controversialists" have?
"controversialists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "controversialists" into syllables?
"controversialists" is divided into syllables as: con · tro · ver · sia · lists.
What is the Scrabble score for "controversialists"?
The Scrabble score for "controversialists" is 22 points.
Using “controversialists” in writing
"controversialists" (con · tro · ver · sia · lists) 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, “controversialists” is worth 22 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.