How many syllables in “documentalists”?
syllables in "documentalists"
Word details
Syllables
5
do · cu · men · ta · lists
Letters
14
d · o · c · u · m · e · n · t · a · l · i · s · t · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “documentalists”
The word “documentalists” contains 5 syllables, divided as do · cu · men · ta · lists. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "documentalists" have?
"documentalists" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "documentalists" into syllables?
"documentalists" is divided into syllables as: do · cu · men · ta · lists.
What is the Scrabble score for "documentalists"?
The Scrabble score for "documentalists" is 19 points.
Using “documentalists” in writing
"documentalists" (do · cu · men · ta · 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, “documentalists” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.