How many syllables in “discriminator”?
syllables in "discriminator"
Word details
Syllables
5
di · scri · mi · na · tor
Letters
13
d · i · s · c · r · i · m · i · n · a · t · o · r
Scrabble
18
points
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About the word “discriminator”
The word “discriminator” contains 5 syllables, divided as di · scri · mi · na · tor. It has 13 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "discriminator" have?
"discriminator" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "discriminator" into syllables?
"discriminator" is divided into syllables as: di · scri · mi · na · tor.
What is the Scrabble score for "discriminator"?
The Scrabble score for "discriminator" is 18 points.
Using “discriminator” in writing
"discriminator" (di · scri · mi · na · tor) 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, “discriminator” 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.
Anagrams of “discriminator”
The letters in “discriminator” can be rearranged to spell one other word: doctrinairism.