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How many syllables in “existentialism”?

5

syllables in "existentialism"

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Word details

Syllables

5

e · xi · sten · tia · lism

Letters

14

e · x · i · s · t · e · n · t · i · a · l · i · s · m

Scrabble

23

points

Scrabble letter values

e1
x8
i1
s1
t1
e1
n1
t1
i1
a1
l1
i1
s1
m3

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About the word “existentialism

The word existentialism contains 5 syllables, divided as e · xi · sten · tia · lism. It has 14 letters.

FAQ

How many syllables does "existentialism" have?

"existentialism" has 5 syllables.

How do you divide "existentialism" into syllables?

"existentialism" is divided into syllables as: e · xi · sten · tia · lism.

What is the Scrabble score for "existentialism"?

The Scrabble score for "existentialism" is 23 points.

Using “existentialism” in writing

"existentialism" (e · xi · sten · tia · lism) 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, existentialism 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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