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How many syllables in “daguerreotypists”?

5

syllables in "daguerreotypists"

daguerreotypists
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Word details

Syllables

5

da · guer · reo · ty · pists

Letters

16

d · a · g · u · e · r · r · e · o · t · y · p · i · s · t · s

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

d2
a1
g2
u1
e1
r1
r1
e1
o1
t1
y4
p3
i1
s1
t1
s1

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About the word “daguerreotypists

The word daguerreotypists contains 5 syllables, divided as da · guer · reo · ty · pists. It has 16 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "daguerreotypists" have?

"daguerreotypists" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "daguerreotypists" into syllables?

"daguerreotypists" is divided into syllables as: da · guer · reo · ty · pists.

What is the Scrabble score for "daguerreotypists"?

The Scrabble score for "daguerreotypists" is 23 points.

Using “daguerreotypists” in writing

"daguerreotypists" (da · guer · reo · ty · pists) 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, daguerreotypists is worth 23 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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