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How many syllables in “electrostatic”?

5

syllables in "electrostatic"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · lec · tro · sta · tic

Letters

13

e · l · e · c · t · r · o · s · t · a · t · i · c

Scrabble

17

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
l1
e1
c3
t1
r1
o1
s1
t1
a1
t1
i1
c3

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About the word “electrostatic

The word electrostatic contains 5 syllables, divided as e · lec · tro · sta · tic. It has 13 letters.

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How many syllables does "electrostatic" have?

"electrostatic" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "electrostatic" into syllables?

"electrostatic" is divided into syllables as: e · lec · tro · sta · tic.

What is the Scrabble score for "electrostatic"?

The Scrabble score for "electrostatic" is 17 points.

Using “electrostatic” in writing

"electrostatic" (e · lec · tro · sta · tic) 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, electrostatic is worth 17 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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