How many syllables in “egalitarian”?
syllables in "egalitarian"
Word details
Syllables
5
e · ga · li · ta · rian
Letters
11
e · g · a · l · i · t · a · r · i · a · n
Scrabble
12
points
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About the word “egalitarian”
The word “egalitarian” contains 5 syllables, divided as e · ga · li · ta · rian. It has 11 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "egalitarian" have?
"egalitarian" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "egalitarian" into syllables?
"egalitarian" is divided into syllables as: e · ga · li · ta · rian.
What is the Scrabble score for "egalitarian"?
The Scrabble score for "egalitarian" is 12 points.
Using “egalitarian” in writing
"egalitarian" (e · ga · li · ta · rian) 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, “egalitarian” is worth 12 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.