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How many syllables in “cosmetologist”?

5

syllables in "cosmetologist"

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Word details

Syllables

5

co · sme · to · lo · gist

Letters

13

c · o · s · m · e · t · o · l · o · g · i · s · t

Scrabble

18

points

Scrabble letter values

c3
o1
s1
m3
e1
t1
o1
l1
o1
g2
i1
s1
t1

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About the word “cosmetologist

The word cosmetologist contains 5 syllables, divided as co · sme · to · lo · gist. It has 13 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "cosmetologist" have?

"cosmetologist" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "cosmetologist" into syllables?

"cosmetologist" is divided into syllables as: co · sme · to · lo · gist.

What is the Scrabble score for "cosmetologist"?

The Scrabble score for "cosmetologist" is 18 points.

Using “cosmetologist” in writing

"cosmetologist" (co · sme · to · lo · gist) 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, cosmetologist is worth 18 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.

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