How many syllables in “expansionistic”?
syllables in "expansionistic"
Word details
Syllables
5
expa · nsio · nist · ic
Letters
14
e · x · p · a · n · s · i · o · n · i · s · t · i · c
Scrabble
25
points
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About the word “expansionistic”
The word “expansionistic” contains 5 syllables, divided as expa · nsio · nist · ic. It has 14 letters.
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How many syllables does "expansionistic" have?
"expansionistic" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "expansionistic" into syllables?
"expansionistic" is divided into syllables as: expa · nsio · nist · ic.
What is the Scrabble score for "expansionistic"?
The Scrabble score for "expansionistic" is 25 points.
Using “expansionistic” in writing
"expansionistic" (expa · nsio · nist · ic) 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, “expansionistic” is worth 25 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.